What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Camellia Kissi Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
CleansingDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Myrocarpus Fastigiatus Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingBixa Orellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Camellia Kissi Seed Oil, Ceteareth-20, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Levulinic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Levulinate, Tocopherol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Myrocarpus Fastigiatus Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Geraniol, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Copaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingArachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCarapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingFusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Farnesol
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate, Silica, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Jojoba Esters, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Capryloyl Glycine, Polysorbate 20, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Xanthan Gum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Bisabolol, Benzoic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Cellulose Gum, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Farnesol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Linalool, Limonene
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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.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil comes from the chamomile flower (like the tea you drink).
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Chamomile oil can help soothe and hydrate your skin.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower OilGlycerin (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 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 LinaloolPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateThis is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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. 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
