What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyisobutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingMethyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mel Extract
MoisturisingPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Honey Extract
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantPolyisobutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Beeswax, Microcrystalline Wax, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Mel Extract, Propolis Extract, Honey Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Parfum, CI 75470
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Phosphate
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Isononyl Isononanoate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Santalum Album Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Octyldodecanol, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Propylene Carbonate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Water, Ceramide NP, Disodium Phosphate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ceramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera plant. It is more commonly known as Moringa seed oil.
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.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Moringa Oleifera Seed OilPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
