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What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Olivate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Honey Extract
Humectant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Sinensis Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tridecapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Dioleate
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Cetearyl Olivate, Pentylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Sorbitan Olivate, Boron Nitride, Caffeine, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Honey Extract, Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Peel Extract, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Tridecapeptide-1, Betaine, Triolein, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Astaxanthin, Allantoin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone, Lecithin, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Glyceryl Dioleate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Cetearyl Olivate
Cera Alba
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Avena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientAspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Coleus Barbatus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningPeucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Pinus Cembra Wood Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Maltodextrin, Cetearyl Olivate, Cera Alba, Caffeine, Sodium Phytate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Lactobacillus, Xanthan Gum, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Coleus Barbatus Root Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Peucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Pinus Cembra Wood Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sodium PCA, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate
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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.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineCetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateGlycerin 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 GlycerinPentylene 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 GlycolSorbitan 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.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
