What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Acetate
Masking
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Abies Balsamea Needle Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Alpha-Terpinene
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Mentha Citrata Herb Oil
Perfuming
Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil
Michelia Alba Leaf Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
Masking
Alpha-Ionone
Perfuming
Evernia Prunastri Extract
Perfuming
Anisaldehyde
Masking
Cistus Ladaniferus Resin
MaskingMenthol
Masking
Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil
Masking
Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract
Masking
Nerol
Perfuming
Benzaldehyde
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Eugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Acetate, Linalyl Acetate, Citronellol, Abies Balsamea Needle Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Alpha-Terpinene, Amyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Mentha Citrata Herb Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil, Michelia Alba Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Alpha-Ionone, Evernia Prunastri Extract, Anisaldehyde, Cistus Ladaniferus Resin, Menthol, Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Nerol, Benzaldehyde, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Honey Extract, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citric Acid, Eugenol, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Emollient
Brassica Alcohol
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Sargassum Filipendula Extract
Skin ProtectingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Brassica Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sargassum Filipendula Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Arginine, Sclerotium Gum, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide NP, Citric Acid, Parfum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
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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 an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetearyl 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 AlcoholCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
