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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethiconol
EmollientDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventHumulus Lupulus Oil
MaskingLecithin
EmollientMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicNeoruscogenin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-14
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningRuscogenin
Skin ConditioningSqualene
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantCyclopentasiloxane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Dimethiconol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Humulus Lupulus Oil, Lecithin, Medicago Sativa Extract, Neoruscogenin, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14, Phytosphingosine, Polysilicone-11, Retinyl Palmitate, Ruscogenin, Squalene, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientIsostearyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCeteth-20 Phosphate
CleansingButylene Glycol Cocoate
EmulsifyingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningAmylopectin
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeteth-20
CleansingCholesterol
EmollientDicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventDisodium EDTA
Ethylcellulose
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
AntioxidantLithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningPEG-100 Stearate
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingSodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceteth-20 Phosphate, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Amylopectin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceteth-20, Cholesterol, Dicetyl Phosphate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Disodium EDTA, Ethylcellulose, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Maris Sal, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Carrageenan, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCeramide AP is formally known as Ceramide 6.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide NP
Ceramide EOP
Ceramide EOP is formally known as Ceramide 1 and Ceramide 1 A.
EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin. They bind dead skin cells together to create a barrier. The ceramides in our skin have the ability to hold water to keep our skin hydrated.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A strong skin barrier helps with:
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Learn more about Ceramide EOPCeramide NP is a type of ceramide and formally known as ceramide 3.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDimethyl Isosorbide is a low-irritation solvent that helps deliver actives into your skin. It is created from glucose.
Research shows how well this ingredient works depends on the active and formulation rather than the concentration alone. This means adding more Dimethyl Isosorbide does not guarantee better penetration of ingredients into the skin.
Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin as a building block for ceramides.. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine contributes to your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.
Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.
Fun fact: Phytosphingosine is abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about Phytosphingosine