What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicUrtica Dioica Extract
Astringent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
Skin Conditioning
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Beeswax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Glycerin, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Zea Mays Starch, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Phenethyl Alcohol, Biotin, Urtica Dioica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Benzoic Acid, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningCandelilla Cera
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Pullulan
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingAcrylates Copolymer
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
PCA Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Zingiber Officinale Water
MaskingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Plumeria Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPlumeria Rubra Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Gardenia Taitensis Flower
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides
EmollientC18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCellulose
AbsorbentCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Candelilla Cera, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters, Pullulan, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Acacia Senegal Gum, Acrylates Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, PCA Glyceryl Oleate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Zingiber Officinale Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Plumeria Alba Flower Extract, Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Gardenia Taitensis Flower, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Cellulose, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77499
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylatePotassium 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 SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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
