What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Triticum Aestivum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Glycerin, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Chlorphenesin, Triticum Aestivum Seed Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingTriethanolamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Polybutene
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearate
CleansingIron Oxides
Water, Synthetic Beeswax, Paraffin, Stearic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Triethanolamine, Butylene Glycol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Polybutene, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium Sorbate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Sodium Stearate, Iron Oxides
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 comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This ingredient is used to thicken texture and leaves behind a film when applied.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Potassium 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 SorbateTocopherol 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 Water
