What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantStearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
EmulsifyingPalmitic Acid
EmollientSqualane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningN-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningRhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
HumectantShorea Robusta Resin
TonicButylene Glycol
HumectantLecithin
EmollientAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveSwertia Chirata Extract
HumectantMica
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantArginine
MaskingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Polysorbate 60
EmulsifyingPhytic Acid
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeWater, Propanediol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica, Isopropyl Palmitate, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Squalane, Dimethicone, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Allantoin, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Shorea Robusta Resin, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Swertia Chirata Extract, Mica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Caffeine, CI 77891, Arginine, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Phytic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearates
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
HumectantTetradecane
PerfumingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningAlbizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingDarutoside
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearates, Cetearyl Olivate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sorbitan Olivate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Tetradecane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Darutoside, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate
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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.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.
This ingredient helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated.
The cellulose and fiber in colloidal oatmeal help reduce inflammation. This can also help the skin feel softer.
Colloidal Oatmeal is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect our skin from free-radical damage.
Oatmeal also contains beneficial compounds:
This ingredient is created by mixing grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.
Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel ExtractGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPotassium 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 SorbateWater. 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. 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