What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Polyisobutene
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Alumina
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Triethylhexanoin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cera Microcristallina, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Alumina, Citric Acid, Parfum, CI 77891
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSolidago Virgaurea Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Monnieri Fruit Extract
HumectantSesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Oleate
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Squalane, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide Ng, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Solidago Virgaurea Extract, Cnidium Monnieri Fruit Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Glycine Soja Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Oleate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, 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.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterThis 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 TriglycerideCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly.
You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone.
It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolThis silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
