What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Betula Alba Juice
AstringentHydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Xylitol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Algin
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Pullulan
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Betula Alba Juice, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Cetearyl Olivate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Juice, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sorbitan Olivate, Xylitol, Phenoxyethanol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Saccharide Isomerate, Trehalose, Urea, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Sodium Gluconate, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol, Serine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Algin, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Pullulan, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phytosteryl Glucoside/Glucosylceramide
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Oleate
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-5 Laurate
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Dicaprylyl Ether, Panthenol, Glycereth-26, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glyceryl Glucoside, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Behenyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Cholesterol, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide EOP, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Phytosteryl Glucoside/Glucosylceramide, Sodium Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-5 Laurate, Sodium Benzoate
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 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 ButterCetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateTocopherol (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 skinās 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
