This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Panthenol and Ectoin to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Sodium Hyaluronate to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialYeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Calcium Chloride
AstringentPotassium Chloride
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Panthenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, C12-16 Alcohols, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Yeast Ferment Extract, Ectoin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Glucosamine, Squalane, Allantoin, Ceramide NP, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Phytosphingosine, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Propanediol, Palmitic Acid, Synthetic Beeswax, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Poloxamer 338
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Citric Acid, Copper Gluconate, Magnesium Aspartate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Zinc Gluconate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Caprylyl Glycol, Poloxamer 338, Xanthan Gum, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created by fermenting sorbitol (which usually comes from potato starch!). It is known for its soothing and moisturizing properties.
Manufacturer tests show this ingredient helped reduce irritation from lactic acid by almost half and kept skin hydrated long-term as a humectant
Beyond hydration, Biosaccharide Gum-1 gives formulas a silky, non-sticky feel.
This ingredient is gentle, versatile, and suitable for all skin types.
Fun fact: Similar sugars can be found naturally in fruits like apples and pears.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-1Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSqualane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Though squalane is often called an oil, it’s technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
Learn more about SqualaneWater. 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
