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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin)
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Inositol
Humectant
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
PEG-6
HumectantDiglycerin
Humectant
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningPEG-32
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingCyclodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Hydroxide
BufferingMaltitol
HumectantHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin), Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Behenyl Alcohol, Inositol, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Squalane, PEG-6, Diglycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, PEG-32, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Polysorbate 60, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Pvp, Cyclodextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Maltitol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Collagen
Moisturising
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTropolone
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingHoney Extract
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Threonine
Arginine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Isododecane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tropolone, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Adenosine, Beta-Glucan, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Honey Extract, Sodium PCA, Betaine, Sorbitol, Glycine, Alanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Arginine, Lysine, Glutamic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 ButterEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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!
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