What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveLactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientSqualane
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantLupinus Albus Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMadecassoside
Antioxidant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Parfum, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Lupinus Albus Seed Oil, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.
It is an emollient, emulsifier, and gentle cleanser. As an emollient, it helps trap moisture to keep skin soft and hydrated. Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating.
This ingredient is common in oil-based products. This is because it helps oil-ingredients be easily washed away without leaving a residue.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateSynthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate