What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate-13
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyisobutene
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDextrin
AbsorbentTromethamine
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Water, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, PEG-100 Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyacrylate-13, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Polyisobutene, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Carbomer, Dextrin, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid
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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 also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterThis ingredient is a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerWater. 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!
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