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Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingPropanediol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
PerfumingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningGlycosphingolipids
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Betaine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Beta-Carotene, Carbomer, Arginine, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Beta-Glucan, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Glycosphingolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
SmoothingOlive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
EmollientCoconut Alkanes
EmollientCocos Nucifera Water
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glycerin
HumectantMannitol
HumectantSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
HumectantSclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter
EmollientSodium PCA
HumectantOpuntia Tuna Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
PerfumingSorbitol
HumectantQuercetin
AntioxidantTrehalose
HumectantZea Mays Oil
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientSucrose
HumectantCreatine
Skin ConditioningInositol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningFerulic Acid
AntimicrobialHydroxytyrosol
BleachingBehenic Acid
CleansingLinoleic Acid
CleansingCholesterol
EmollientCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide Eos
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantMagnesium PCA
HumectantMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentAdenosine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientCeteareth-25
CleansingCitric Acid
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Benzoate
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Squalane, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Coconut Alkanes, Cocos Nucifera Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glycerin, Mannitol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter, Sodium PCA, Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Quercetin, Trehalose, Zea Mays Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Sucrose, Creatine, Inositol, Pentylene Glycol, Ferulic Acid, Hydroxytyrosol, Behenic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Cholesterol, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Magnesium PCA, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ceteareth-25, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCeramide 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
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSodium 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum