What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Cetearyl Phosphate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBHT
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAmyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingWater, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceteareth-20, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Retinol, Ferulic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetearyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate, Synthetic Beeswax, Carbomer, BHT, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Amyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Carbonate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Polyamino Sugar Condensate
HumectantCollagen
Moisturising
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Euglena Gracilis Polysaccharide
Gel FormingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Proline
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Opuntia Streptacantha Stem Extract
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Perilla Ocymoides Callus Extract
EmollientScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentLedebouriella Divaricata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolia Liliflora Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Arginine Ferulate
Skin Conditioning1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyamino Sugar Condensate, Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2, Oligopeptide-5, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Euglena Gracilis Polysaccharide, Glyceryl Stearate, Proline, Betaine, Cetearyl Glucoside, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Opuntia Streptacantha Stem Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Beeswax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Dimethiconol, Hydrolyzed Perilla Ocymoides Callus Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Ledebouriella Divaricata Root Extract, Magnolia Liliflora Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Arginine Ferulate, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone
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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 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 TriglycerideDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateWater. 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
