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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Oleyl Erucate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Urea
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Melilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentDolichos Biflorus Callus Extract
Skin ProtectingHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Polyglucuronic Acid
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Oleyl Erucate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Azelaic Acid, Urea, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Dolichos Biflorus Callus Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Polyglucuronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Polyglycerin-3, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Behenic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Triethyl Citrate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Caramel, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Vinyldimethicone
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingAureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningWater, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Dna, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Tocopherol, Vinyldimethicone, Dimethiconol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylyl Methicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Beta-Sitosterol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
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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 a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
