What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDodecane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Triethanolamine
BufferingPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyacrylic Acid
Emulsion StabilisingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Xylityl Sesquicaprylate
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Amylopectin
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Dodecane, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Triethanolamine, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyacrylic Acid, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Stearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Xylityl Sesquicaprylate, Parfum, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Tocopherol, Amylopectin, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Lactic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Masking
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingLecithin
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSilybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Panthenol, Cetearyl Olivate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Ethylene Brassylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Lecithin, Bisabolol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
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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.
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide is a prebiotic. It prevents harmful bacteria from growing on skin by keeping the skin's microbiome in balance.
Another benefit of this ingredient is its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants protect our skin from oxidative damage.
Cetearyl 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
This ingredient is also known as part of Olivem 1000, with Sorbitan Olivate being the other part.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria.
Please note, having a healthy microbiome is different from fungal acne; a healthy microbiome includes small amounts of yeast that normally live on your skin without causing problems.
Fungal acne happens when one type of yeast (Malassezia) grows out of control. This is usually because it's feeding on certain oils or fatty acids. Due to the olive oil base, this ingredient may feed that yeast, so it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin (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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSorbitan 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.
This ingredient is also known as part of Olivem 1000, with Cetearyl Olivate being the other part.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria.
Please note, having a healthy microbiome is different from fungal acne; a healthy microbiome includes small amounts of yeast that normally live on your skin without causing problems.
Fungal acne happens when one type of yeast (Malassezia) grows out of control. This is usually because it's feeding on certain oils or fatty acids. Due to the olive oil base, this ingredient may feed that yeast, so it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateTriethanolamine (TEA) is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
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Learn more about TriethanolamineWater. 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
