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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningSucrose Palmitate
EmollientSucrose Stearate
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Water, Sucrose Palmitate, Sucrose Stearate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-75 Stearate
Ceteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Olive Glycerides
Emulsifying
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Rosa Canina Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-75 Stearate, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Olive Glycerides, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Propylene Glycol, Rosa Canina Bud Extract, Allantoin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
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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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinThis 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 TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 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
