What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Mango Butter Dimer Dilinoleyl Esters/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Decaoleate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cera Alba
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Hydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Aroma
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Carica Papaya Seed Oil
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mango Butter Dimer Dilinoleyl Esters/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Polyglyceryl-10 Decaoleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cera Alba, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydroxystearic Acid, Aroma, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract, Silica, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77891
Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides
EmollientTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Euterpe Oleracea Sterols
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Vanillin
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningSucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Euterpe Oleracea Sterols, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil, Vanillin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Sucrose Cocoate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidTocopherol 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 Tocopherol
