What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Palmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying
PCA
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Scenedesmus Rubescens Extract
Skin ConditioningMethylglucoside Phosphate
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAlanine
Masking
Copper Lysinate/Prolinate
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Serine
Masking
Valine
MaskingResveratrol
Antioxidant
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningArabidopsis Thaliana Extract
Antioxidant
Micrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHistidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Stearic Acid, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sorbitan Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium PCA, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Sodium Lactate, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Maltodextrin, Arginine, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Aspartic Acid, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, PCA, Sodium Phytate, Bisabolol, Caffeine, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Scenedesmus Rubescens Extract, Methylglucoside Phosphate, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Alanine, Copper Lysinate/Prolinate, Lecithin, Serine, Valine, Resveratrol, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Plankton Extract, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, Micrococcus Lysate, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Cholesterol, Sodium Hydroxide, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Ergothioneine
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Nylon-12
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventDisodium EDTA
Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLinalool
Perfuming
Isobutane
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Cholesterol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceramide NP, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Sodium Polyacrylate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Nylon-12, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Propylene Carbonate, Disodium EDTA, Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer, Adenosine, Dipropylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, T-Butyl Alcohol, Mentha Piperita Oil, Sodium Citrate, Linalool, Isobutane, Ceramide EOP, BHT, Tocopherol, Limonene, Ceramide AP
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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.
Cholesterol is a lipid that is naturally found in human skin and is one of the three key components of your skin barrier. In skincare, it is an emollient and barrier-repairing ingredient.
It works by fitting directly into the lipid layers of skin to help restore structure and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
This is a great ingredient for dry, compromised, or aging skin; our skin starts to produce less cholesterol with age.
Research shows cholesterol works best in combination with ceramides and fatty acids, the other two major components in your skin barrier.
Cholesterol is also a well-establish penetration enhancer and can help other actives absorb more effectively.
Cosmetic-grade cholesterol is usually derived from lanolin but plant and synthetic options also exist. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about their source of cholesterol.
Learn more about CholesterolGlycerin (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 GlycerinSunflower seed oil unsaponifiables comes from the the small part of sunflower seed oil that does not convert into soap during the saponification process.
This ingredient is rich in vitamin E, fatty acids (like linoleic acid), and other lipophilic compounds, making it a great emollient. Emollients help keep the skin hydrated and soft.
Due to its rich fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil UnsaponifiablesPhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopherol (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 skin’s 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
