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What's inside
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Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCocoglycerides
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Glycerides
EmulsifyingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Glyceryl Rosinate
Perfuming
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Sucralose
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Cocoglycerides, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Glycerides, Persea Gratissima Oil, Glyceryl Behenate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Parfum, Jojoba Esters, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Glyceryl Rosinate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Beeswax, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera, Polyglycerin-3, Linolenic Acid, Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Silica, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Silica Silylate, Sucralose, Polysorbate 20, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Tocopherol
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carica Papaya Seed Oil
Humectant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Polybutene
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentSqualane
Emollient
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Carica Papaya Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Parfum, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polybutene, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Squalane, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Synthetic Wax, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
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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.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil comes from the seeds of the safflower plant. It is a skin conditioning agent that helps soften skin and keep it hydrated.
This seed oil has an unusual fatty acid profile: it is one of the highest linoleic acid plant oils out there (~55-77%). It also has low amounts of oleic acid, and this high-linoleic/low-oleic ratio gets people excited.
Linoleic acid helps maintain skin barrier integrity and is a building block for the ceramides in your stratum corneum. Notably, people with acne tend to have lower linoleic acid in their skin lipids as well (and this gets worse as acne gets more severe).
Overall, it's a lightweight, fast-absorbing oil that has a long safety track record. Lab testing has found it to be non-irritating for skin or eyes.
The Malassezia yeast can metabolize the fatty acids in this oil to grow; therefore this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed OilParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.
It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.
As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.
This ingredient is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateTocopherol 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 TocopherolVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract comes from the vanilla orchid native to central America. It is a skin-soothing ingredient.
This ingredient is skin-soothing and contains polyphenols that give it antioxidant properties.
This ingredient is not known to sensitize or irritate skin (unlike Vanilla Tahitensis). Vanilla tahitensis has shown to irritate skin in low amounts.
Learn more about Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
