What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Water
AstringentKaolin
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Yucca Schidigera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Pelargonium Graveolens Water, Kaolin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Decyl Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Glycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Yucca Schidigera Root Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Centella Asiatica Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Oil, Tocopherol
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrastis Canadensis Root Extract
MaskingHedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Callitris Intratropica Wood Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Hydrastis Canadensis Root Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Callitris Intratropica Wood Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cocos 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 OilGlycerin 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 GlycerinLavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. It is considered a fragrancing ingredient.
Lavender imparts a famous scent. While the smell is lovely, this ingredient and may sensitize skin in topical products. This is because about 85% of the oil is made up of linalool and linalyl acetate.
When exposed to air, these two compounds become strong allergens. This ingredient exhibits cytotoxicity at low concentrations; amounts of 0.25% have been shown to damage skin cells.
A study from Japan found this ingredient caused lavender sensitivity after widespread exposure.
Lavender essential oil has some antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the cons of this ingredient may outweight the pros.
More research is needed to confirm lavender essential oil's effects when used in aromatherapy.
Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
