What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polycitronellol
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Prunus Domestica Seed Extract
EmollientDimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
C28-52 Olefin/Undecylenic Acid Copolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Behenyl Behenate
EmollientTamarindus Indica Seed Gum
Emulsion Stabilising
Betulin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glyceryl Ether
CleansingOryzanol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sphingolipids
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sucrose Cocoate, Polycitronellol, Behenyl Alcohol, Prunus Domestica Seed Extract, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, C28-52 Olefin/Undecylenic Acid Copolymer, Propanediol, Behenyl Behenate, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Betulin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether, Oryzanol, Xanthan Gum, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phospholipids, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Ceramide NP, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Phytosterols, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Ceramide AP, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sphingolipids, Sodium Citrate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Oleic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, P-Anisic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-19
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
EmollientSodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPlant Ash
Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Niacinamide, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-19, Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Plant Ash
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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 TriglycerideCeramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide NP
Ceramide EOP
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateWater. 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
