What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingSulfated Olive Oil
CleansingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
SmoothingMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningEthyl Macadamiate
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientHordeum Vulgare Seed Flour
AbrasiveSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingRosa Gallica Flower Extract
AstringentLactobacillus/Olive Leaf Ferment Extract
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantIsoamyl Cocoate
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantRosa Damascena Callus Culture Extract
AntioxidantWater, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Sulfated Olive Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Ethyl Macadamiate, Isoamyl Laurate, Cetearyl Olivate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Hordeum Vulgare Seed Flour, Sorbitan Olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Sclerotium Gum, Rosa Gallica Flower Extract, Lactobacillus/Olive Leaf Ferment Extract, Sodium PCA, Isoamyl Cocoate, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosa Damascena Callus Culture Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingPentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
EmollientCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Cetearyl Olivate
Sulfated Olive Oil
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingRosa Damascena Flower Extract
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Oil
MaskingOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Stearate, Lecithin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Cetearyl Olivate, Sulfated Olive Oil, Xanthan Gum, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Tocopherol
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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
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateGlycerin 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 GlycerinRosa Damascena Flower Oil is an essential oil made from the Damask Rose. It is often used as a fragrance in cosmetics.
Rose Oil has antibacterial and antioxidant properties due to its terpene, glycoside, flavonoid, anthocyanin, and Vitamin C content.
Other major parts of Rose Oil include citronellol and geraniol. Both of these are known EU allergens and cause contact-allergies.
The downsides of this ingredient outweight the positives.
Learn more about Rosa Damascena Flower OilSulfated Olive Oil is a type of sulfate, is an oil, and isn't fungal acne safe.
Water. 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 Water