What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPropanediol
SolventSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Bran Extract
AbrasiveSorbitol
HumectantAvena Sativa Kernel Flour
AbrasiveAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialPolyquaternium-73
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
MaskingVinegar
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDidecyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingMethylpropanediol
SolventPolyquaternium-80
CleansingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Acetate
BufferingCellulose
AbsorbentSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholesterol
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Decyl Glucoside, Gluconolactone, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Sorbitol, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-73, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Chloride, Vinegar, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Methylpropanediol, Polyquaternium-80, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Acetate, Cellulose, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Phytosphingosine, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningAlumina
AbrasiveCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientVolcanic Sand
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCeteareth-20
CleansingEmulsifying Wax Nf
Kaolin
AbrasiveC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlutathione
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantCucumis Sativus Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Extract
AntioxidantChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingSymphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucurbita Pepo Cotyledon Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingArctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArbutin
AntioxidantSea Salt
AbrasiveAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Alumina, Cetearyl Alcohol, Volcanic Sand, Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Emulsifying Wax Nf, Kaolin, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Glutathione, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Symphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Cotyledon Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Arbutin, Sea Salt, Ascorbic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin (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.
This oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilWater. 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