What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tridecyl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Isodecyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive
P-Anisic Acid
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Copper PCA
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
CI 40800
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butylene Glycol, Tridecyl Stearate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, P-Anisic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, Copper PCA, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, CI 40800, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Ceteareth-20
CleansingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Soy Acid
EmollientPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Tridecapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Collagen
Moisturising
Maleic Acid
BufferingTartaric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Elastin
Skin ConditioningFoeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Alanine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Histidine
Humectant
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Threonine
Tyrosine
MaskingValine
MaskingSodium PCA
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Glycine
Buffering
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningAcacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Polysilicone-11
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Methylpropanediol
SolventSodium Phosphate
BufferingMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Jojoba Esters, Caprylyl Methicone, Ceteareth-20, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oleic Acid, Propanediol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Silica, Soy Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tridecapeptide-1, Collagen, Maleic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Elastin, Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract, Squalane, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Tyrosine, Valine, Sodium PCA, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Glycine, Ascorbic Acid, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Polyglycerin-3, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Benzoate, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Phosphate, Mica, CI 77491, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
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 GlycolThis 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 ButterHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilThis ingredient is also known as Avocado oil. It's the cold-pressed oil from the flesh of the avocado fruit packed with fatty acids (mostly oleic acid).
The rich fatty acid profile allows it to function as a skin conditioning agent and emollient; it helps soften and smooth skin while reducing water loss.
Preclinical research has found that topical avocado oil increased collagen synthesis and reduced inflammation during wound healing, giving it some skin-repairing credibility.
The unsaponifiable fraction of the oil is also interesting: studies on avocado unsaponifiables showed that it helped skin produce more collagen and other structural compounds that support healing.
The CIR Expert Panel has found this ingredient to be non-irritating in formulations.
It's a great ingredient for dry or compromised skin. Just know it may not be fungal acne safe. This is because the oleic acid content falls within the range that Malassezia can use as a food source.
Learn more about Persea Gratissima OilPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAWater. 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!
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