This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate-13
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyisobutene
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Adenosine, Polyacrylate-13, Polysorbate 20, Palmitic Acid, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Canola Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide
HumectantPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Methyl Caproate
Emollient
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantBis-Capryloyloxypalmitamido Isopropanol
EmollientMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Benzyl Glycol
SolventHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Water, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Panthenol, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Canola Oil, Glycerin, Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Arginine, Allantoin, Carbomer, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide, Phytosterols, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Methyl Caproate, Ectoin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Bis-Capryloyloxypalmitamido Isopropanol, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Benzyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Beta-Glucan, Linoleic Acid, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene 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 GlycolCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that 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. Just 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.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
