What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasivePEG-10 Isostearate
EmulsifyingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientParfum
MaskingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCoptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating4-Terpineol
MaskingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantChamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
MaskingIndigofera Tinctoria Extract
MaskingCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningHemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMyosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxycinnamic Acid
Skin ConditioningRutin
AntioxidantEthylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Isododecane, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Synthetic Wax, PEG-10 Isostearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Parfum, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Coptis Japonica Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, 4-Terpineol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Propanediol, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Indigofera Tinctoria Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract, Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Rutin
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyethylene
AbrasiveCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPEG-8 Isostearate
EmulsifyingSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
EmulsifyingCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
HumectantCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSaponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Triethylhexanoin, Polyethylene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-8 Isostearate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
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
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly.
You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone.
It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateOlea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.
The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.
Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilPeg-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 TriisostearateThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilWater. 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 Water