What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
Calcium Silicate
AbsorbentDistarch Phosphate
AbsorbentMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Quercetin
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pantolactone
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid, Maltodextrin, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Calcium Silicate, Distarch Phosphate, Mica, Quercetin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77891, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Dimethyl Isosorbide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Pentylene Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Dextrin
AbsorbentPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningTropolone
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dicaprylyl Ether, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Dextrin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Zinc Stearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Glycine Soja Oil, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Pisum Sativum Extract, Tropolone, Ceramide NP, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 ButterGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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
