What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentTribehenin
Emollient
Acetylated Sucrose Distearate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Tribehenin, Acetylated Sucrose Distearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Butylene Glycol, Water, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Abies Sibirica Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Masking
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlucose
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hinokitiol
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCholeth-24
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Silica, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glucose, Cetearyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextrin, Tocopherol, Hinokitiol, Dipropylene Glycol, Choleth-24, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Limonene, Linalool, Eugenol, Citral, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolThis 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 ButterGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid. It is an emollient, co-emulsifier, and preservative booster.
Its short C8 fatty acid chain makes it behave differently from its longer-chain emollient cousins like Glyceryl Stearate. It feels more lightweight, fast-absorbing, and silky instead of rich and waxy.
As a co-emulsifier, its "head" and "tail" sit at the oil-water interface. But overall, the short C8 tail and not being water soluble means it doesn't really have the muscle to emulsify a formula on its own. That's why you'll often see it paired with a primary emulsifier like Cetearyl Glucoside.
Interestingly, Glyceryl Caprylate acts as a preservative booster. This is because its fatty-acid backbone disrupts microbial lipid membranes. It shows excellent activity against bacteria and yeast but is weaker against mold.
Typical concentrations range from 0.5-1% and this ingredient is generally non-irritating.
Because this ingredient has a C8 fatty acid chain, it is outside the range that the Malassezia yeast metabolizes (making it fungal acne safe).
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.
The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties.
Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
