What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Calanthe Discolor Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentHydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Grandis Peel Extract
Astringent
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientArginine
Masking
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPullulan
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingSodium Phytate
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Squalene
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Calanthe Discolor Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Bud Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Astaxanthin, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Arginine, Levulinic Acid, Sclerotium Gum, Lysolecithin, Silica, Sodium Levulinate, Xanthan Gum, Pullulan, P-Anisic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Beta-Sitosterol, Calcium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Gluconolactone, Squalene, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Vitreoscilla Ferment
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMenthoxypropanediol
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantLinalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP, Carbomer, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Cholesterol, Adenosine, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Menthoxypropanediol, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, CI 19140, CI 42090, Linalool, Limonene, Citral, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 ButterCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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 LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolSodium 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 HyaluronateTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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
