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Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientNarcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
Astringent
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Asparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningTuber Melanosporum Extract
HumectantChamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Algae Extract
Emollient
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningAminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Boswellia Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningPearl Powder
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Artemia Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDextrin
AbsorbentSqualane
Emollient
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGold
Cosmetic ColorantC20-40 Pareth-10
EmulsifyingPolysilicone-11
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Steareth-20
CleansingSucrose
Humectant
Steareth-10
Emulsifying
Lauryl PCA
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Sorbitol
Humectant
Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Microcrystalline Wax, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Trimethicone, Isohexadecane, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Tuber Melanosporum Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Algae Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Pearl Powder, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Artemia Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ergothioneine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dextrin, Squalane, Acetyl Glucosamine, Caffeine, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Gold, C20-40 Pareth-10, Polysilicone-11, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Steareth-20, Sucrose, Steareth-10, Lauryl PCA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sorbitol, Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAlbizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingAcacia Farnesiana Flower Wax
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-21
CleansingDimethicone
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Disodium EDTA
Escin
TonicParfum
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Harungana Madagascariensis Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingPaullinia Cupana Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Dextran
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Glucoside, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Flower Wax, Caffeine, Steareth-21, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77891, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disodium EDTA, Escin, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hydroxide, Alcohol, Harungana Madagascariensis Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Tin Oxide, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Dextran
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis 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 ButterCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineThis 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 TriglycerideCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
