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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Undecane
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGarcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
AbsorbentCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAlgin
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cocoglycerides
Emollient
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
CI 77492
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Heptyl Glucoside
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Citrus Limon Juice
Skin Conditioning
Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEmblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientMyrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Undecane, Tridecane, Panthenol, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Algin, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Cocoglycerides, Guaiazulene, CI 77492, 1,2-Hexanediol, Heptyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Tropolone, Propanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caramel, Parfum, Citrus Limon Juice, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Cocos Nucifera Water, Maltodextrin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Bakuchiol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tocopherol
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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.
Bakuchiol is a plant-derived antioxidant (it's vegan!). It is often called the replacement for retinol although it is not part of the same family.
It has similar effects as retinol: skin smoothing, reducing discoloration, and preventing wrinkles. It does not cause as much irritation as traditional retinoids.
Bakuchiol works by breaking down free radicals and stimulating collagen production in skin.
Combining bakuchiol with retinol will not have adverse side effects. Studies show using them will just boost the benefits. Bakuchiol is also found to help stabilize retinol.
While bakuchiol does not make the skin more sun sensitive, we recommend wearing SPF on a daily basis.
Read more about traditional retinol
Learn more about BakuchiolThis 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 TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
