What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Decyl Cocoate
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ceteth-20
CleansingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-75 Stearate
Steareth-20
CleansingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantPolysilicone-11
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Undecane
EmollientAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Tridecane
Perfuming
Propanediol
Solvent
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Darutoside
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Decyl Cocoate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Butylene Glycol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceteth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-75 Stearate, Steareth-20, CI 77891, Mica, Polysilicone-11, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Undecane, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tridecane, Propanediol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Darutoside, Glucose, Citric Acid, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinThis 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 OilSodium 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 BenzoateTocopheryl 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 Acetate
