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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveCI 14720
Cosmetic ColorantZea Mays Oil
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPaeonia Suffruticosa Extract
Skin ConditioningEugenol
PerfumingTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingPolycaprolactone
StabilisingPoloxamer 188
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
EmollientAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingLimonene
PerfumingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingIsohexadecane
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
Solvent2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingAcrylamide
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide 3
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Rosa Gallica Callus Extract
AntioxidantOctyldodecanol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantCitronellol
PerfumingParfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Silica, CI 14720, Zea Mays Oil, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Phenoxyethanol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract, Eugenol, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 80, Polycaprolactone, Poloxamer 188, Dimethiconol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Isohexadecane, Propylene Carbonate, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Acrylamide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide 3, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Sesamum Indicum Oil Unsaponifiables, Disodium EDTA, Rosa Gallica Callus Extract, Octyldodecanol, Butylene Glycol, Citronellol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantSteareth-2
EmulsifyingCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingPropanediol
SolventSteareth-21
CleansingMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonium Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingLactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningTuna Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Seed Oil
EmollientAminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantAlgae Extract
EmollientCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNarcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
AstringentSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningLens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSilybum Marianum Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingDextrin Palmitate
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientCholesterol
EmollientIsoceteth-20
EmulsifyingLactoperoxidase
StabilisingHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
AbrasiveSodium Polyaspartate
HumectantSorbitol
HumectantGlucose
HumectantCetyl Alcohol
EmollientMyristyl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Lactate
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium PCA
HumectantGlucose Oxidase
StabilisingPotassium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingParfum
MaskingDisodium EDTA
BHT
AntioxidantPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycine Soja Oil, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Steareth-2, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Steareth-21, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Limonium Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Lactis Proteinum, Acetyl Glucosamine, Tuna Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Algae Extract, Caffeine, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Dextrin Palmitate, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Cholesterol, Isoceteth-20, Lactoperoxidase, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Sodium Polyaspartate, Sorbitol, Glucose, Cetyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Sodium Lactate, Citric Acid, Sodium PCA, Glucose Oxidase, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140, CI 14700, CI 77491, CI 77492
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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 an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterDimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract comes from the seeds of the Moringa oleifera plant.
Moringa seeds have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin hydrating properties. These seeds are rich in oils, proteins, monounsaturated fats, and tocopherols.
As an emollient, moringa seed oil helps trap moisture in the skin by creating a film on top. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Many compounds in moringa seed oil are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. These compounds include Vitamin E. , catechins, ferulic acid, and more.
Another compound found in Moringa seed oil is oleic acid.
Moringa trees are native to the Himalayan mountains.
Learn more about Moringa Oleifera Seed ExtractParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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 Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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