What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum
Emollient
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Stearyl Palmitate
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Diindolylmethane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tetrahydropiperine
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water, Petrolatum, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cetearyl Glucoside, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Lactobacillus, Cetyl Alcohol, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caffeine, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Stearyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Diindolylmethane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tetrahydropiperine, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Olivate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPanax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Inulin
Skin Conditioning
Fructose
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingNephelium Lappaceum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Olivate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Panax Ginseng Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Glyceryl Stearate, Inulin, Fructose, Xanthan Gum, Nephelium Lappaceum Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Cetearyl Alcohol, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Caffeine, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 ButterCaffeine is a naturally occurring plant compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa pods, and guarana.
As an antioxidant, caffeine protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure and envionrmnetal stressors.
Early research also shows that caffeine can help calm redness, soothe irritated skin, and support hair growth by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp.
You might have seen eye creams marketing caffeine as a depuffing ingredient. This is because it is a vasoconstrictor meaning it can temporarily constrict blood vessels, though clinical evidence for this specific use is still limited.
Most skincare products contain this ingredient at concentrations between 1-6%. It is able to penetrate skin easily regardless of skin type or thickness.
Just so you know, a very small number of case reports describe caffeine-induced allergy. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for the majority of people.
Learn more about CaffeineCaprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent that helps cosmetics stay fresh, stable, and consistent over time.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product. It also helps prevent the growth of unwanted microbes in products that contain water.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
