What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Lactate
BufferingTapioca Starch
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycine
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Carnitine
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Alanine
MaskingCholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Urea, Dibutyl Adipate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Lactate, Tapioca Starch, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Glycine, Lactic Acid, Arginine Hcl, Sodium PCA, Decylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Carnitine, Sodium Chloride, Alanine, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion StabilisingIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAcacia Farnesiana Flower Extract
Perfuming
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Masking
Bisabolol
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Squalene
Emollient
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Silica, Polyethylene, Jojoba Esters, Ceramide NP, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Isopropyl Myristate, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Pentylene Glycol, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Squalene, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Phytosterols, Tocopherol, Zea Mays Oil
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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.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
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
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeGlyceryl 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 StearatePentylene 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 Glycol
