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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientJojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Isosorbide Dicaprylate
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-75 Stearate
Propanediol
Solvent
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningWasabia Japonica Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningBacillus
Skin ConditioningCopper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingSwertia Chirata Extract
HumectantUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Ceteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingCyclodextrin
AbsorbentPolyisobutene
Squalene
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPolyvinyl Alcohol
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycerin, PEG-75 Stearate, Propanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Esters, Dimethicone, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja Extract, Wasabia Japonica Leaf Extract, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Acetyl Glutamine, Bacillus, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Swertia Chirata Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Phytosterols, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Lecithin, Betaine, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Cyclodextrin, Polyisobutene, Squalene, Caprylyl Glycol, Bakuchiol, Mica, Xanthan Gum, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Polyglutamic Acid, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantSqualane
Emollient
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sericin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Tocotrienols
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
PEG-75 Stearate
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tribehenin
Emollient
Ceteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethoxydiglycol, Squalane, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Panthenol, Ectoin, Phospholipids, Hydrolyzed Sericin, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Ceramide Ng, Tocotrienols, Tocopherol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, PEG-75 Stearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Tribehenin, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid
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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 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 TriglycerideWe don't have a description for Ceteth-20 yet.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePEG-75 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Steareth-20 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from stearyl alcohol.
It possesses surfactant properties. This means it reduces surface tension and helps oils, dirt, and pollutants to be washed away.
The 20 stands for the number of ethylene oxide used to create this ingredient.
Learn more about Steareth-20Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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 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
