What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDisodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethylheptylglycerin
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Silica, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Disodium Cetearyl Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylheptylglycerin, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Sulfated Olive Oil
Cleansing
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Hordeum Vulgare Seed Flour
Abrasive
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingRosa Gallica Flower Extract
AstringentLactobacillus/Olive Leaf Ferment Extract
HumectantSodium PCA
Humectant
Isoamyl Cocoate
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Sulfated Olive Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Ethyl Macadamiate, Isoamyl Laurate, Cetearyl Olivate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Hordeum Vulgare Seed Flour, Sorbitan Olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Sclerotium Gum, Rosa Gallica Flower Extract, Lactobacillus/Olive Leaf Ferment Extract, Sodium PCA, Isoamyl Cocoate, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosa Damascena Callus Culture Extract
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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.
Cetearyl Olivate is a plant-derived emulsifier and texture enhancer. It helps keep the oil and water phases from separating so your formulas stay stable.
You'll likely see it combined with Sorbitan Olivate (together sold as the trade name Olivem 1000). This combination generates a liquid crystal structure that closely resemble the lipid organization of the stratum corneum.
These "skin-like" liquid crystals improve skin barrier integrity and promote the delivery of actives into the skin.
This ingredient is well-tolerated and has no significant sensitization data.
Because it is derived from the fatty acids in olive oil, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
This ingredient is also known as part of Olivem 1000, with Cetearyl Olivate being the other part.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria.
Please note, having a healthy microbiome is different from fungal acne; a healthy microbiome includes small amounts of yeast that normally live on your skin without causing problems.
Fungal acne happens when one type of yeast (Malassezia) grows out of control. This is usually because it's feeding on certain oils or fatty acids. Due to the olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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