What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPumice
Abrasive
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Quartz
Abrasive
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Pumice, Glycolic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Xanthan Gum, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Charcoal Powder, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Quartz, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Parfum, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Coffea Arabica Seed Powder
Abrasive
Cetearyl Olivate
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder
Abrasive
Juglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Honey
Humectant
Olus Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Water, Kaolin, Coffea Arabica Seed Powder, Cetearyl Olivate, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Honey, Olus Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Chondrus Crispus, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic Acid
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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 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 OlivateCocos 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 GlycerinSorbitan 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 OlivateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolVitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.
The components of grape seeds have many skin benefits. Research has found it to be antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Proanthocyanidin has been shown to help even out skin tone.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. Grape seed extract may help reduce the signs of aging.
The antimicrobial properties of grape seed may help treat acne. However, more research is needed to support this claim.
Grape seed has also been found to help absorb UV rays. Grape seed extract should not replace your sunscreen.
The fatty acids of grape seed oil give it emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by creating a film. This film traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Vitis Vinifera Seed OilWater. 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
