What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Oleyl Erucate
Emollient
Dimethyl Ether
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Tapioca Starch
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Oleyl Erucate, Dimethyl Ether, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearyl Alcohol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Alcohol, Tapioca Starch, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningGigartina Skottsbergii Extract
Skin ConditioningMacrocystis Pyrifera
Algae
Skin Conditioning
Undaria Pinnatifida Vesicles
HumectantVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Olivate
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Saccharomyces/Manganese Ferment
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningMyrtus Communis Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Thymus Vulgaris Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Lonicera Caprifolium Extract
AstringentLonicera Japonica Callus Extract
Skin ProtectingWater, Gigartina Skottsbergii Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera, Algae, Undaria Pinnatifida Vesicles, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Saccharomyces/Manganese Ferment, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Myrtus Communis Leaf Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Thymus Vulgaris Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Stearic Acid, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Citric Acid, Lonicera Caprifolium Extract, Lonicera Japonica Callus Extract
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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.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetearyl 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 GlycerinLavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. It is considered a fragrancing ingredient.
Lavender imparts a famous scent. While the smell is lovely, this ingredient and may sensitize skin in topical products. This is because about 85% of the oil is made up of linalool and linalyl acetate.
When exposed to air, these two compounds become strong allergens. This ingredient exhibits cytotoxicity at low concentrations; amounts of 0.25% have been shown to damage skin cells.
A study from Japan found this ingredient caused lavender sensitivity after widespread exposure.
Lavender essential oil has some antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the cons of this ingredient may outweight the pros.
More research is needed to confirm lavender essential oil's effects when used in aromatherapy.
Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia OilThis tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilThis 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 OilSorbitan 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 OlivateWater. 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
