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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Olivate
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Glycerin
Humectant
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Wax
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingApricot Kernel Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningAlkanna Tinctoria Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningIpomoea Batatas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingVetiveria Zizanoides Root Extract
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Ethyl Olivate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glycerin, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glutamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Wax, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Xanthan Gum, Apricot Kernel Amino Acids, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Seed Extract, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Olus Oil
Emollient
Coffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine
Buffering
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Parfum
Masking
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Squalane, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Olus Oil, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Glycine, Glycine Soja Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Parfum, Chondrus Crispus, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Citrate
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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
This ingredient is also known as part of Olivem 1000, with Sorbitan Olivate being the other part.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria.
Please note, having a healthy microbiome is different from fungal acne; a healthy microbiome includes small amounts of yeast that normally live on your skin without causing problems.
Fungal acne happens when one type of yeast (Malassezia) grows out of control. This is usually because it's feeding on certain oils or fatty acids. Due to the olive oil base, this ingredient may feed that yeast, so it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractSorbitan 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.
This ingredient is also known as part of Olivem 1000, with Cetearyl Olivate being the other part.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria.
Please note, having a healthy microbiome is different from fungal acne; a healthy microbiome includes small amounts of yeast that normally live on your skin without causing problems.
Fungal acne happens when one type of yeast (Malassezia) grows out of control. This is usually because it's feeding on certain oils or fatty acids. Due to the olive oil base, this ingredient may feed that yeast, so it 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. Remember to 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
