What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPropylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Ascophyllum Nodosum Powder
Skin ConditioningAsparagine
MaskingDioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialPetasites Japonicus Powder
EmollientPicea Abies Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialHypericum Perforatum Oil
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBisabolol
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glycosaminoglycans
EmollientLecithin
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Soy Isoflavones
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDextran
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Ethyl Linalool
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Extract, Sodium Citrate, Isopropyl Myristate, Dimethicone, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Powder, Asparagine, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Petasites Japonicus Powder, Picea Abies Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Oil, Arachidyl Glucoside, Bisabolol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP, Glycosaminoglycans, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Phytosterols, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Sodium Hyaluronate, Soy Isoflavones, Squalane, Tocopherol, Zinc PCA, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dextran, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitol, Disodium EDTA, Ethyl Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Manganese Gluconate
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingSilica
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Mannose
HumectantCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Vitreoscilla Ferment
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningAcetylated Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Panthenol, Zea Mays Starch, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Trihydroxystearin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Zinc Gluconate, Madecassoside, Manganese Gluconate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Mannose, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Lactobacillus, Acetylated Glycol Stearate, Maltodextrin, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Titanium Dioxide
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis 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 ButterCaprylyl 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 GlycolCitric 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 AcidDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePropanediol 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 PropanediolTocopherol (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 Water
