What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientTribehenin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Melatonin
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rubus Villosus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialIpomoea Batatas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Malic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Diisostearyl Malate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Tribehenin, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Pentylene Glycol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Melatonin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Rubus Villosus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Oleate, Butylene Glycol, Isostearyl Alcohol, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Lanolin Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Lanolin
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Squalane
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
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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 olive oil. It has been used in skincare for centuries and science largely backs up its reputation as a nourishing emollient.
The main components of olive oil are oleic acid (55-83%), linoleic acid (3.5-20%), and palmitic acid (7-20%). Oleic acid promotes skin regeneration and helps regulate inflammatory responses.
Squalene is also naturally present in olive oil and exhibits moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
The polyphenols in olive oil also show anti-aging promise; one clinical study found a measurable improvement in skin appearance after 30 days of topical serum use.
Just be aware that applying olive oil directly to skin can weaken the barrier and cause redness. One study with volunteers found even people without sensitive skin experienced a significant reduction in stratum corneum integrity and induced mild erythema.
It's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted formula (instead of putting it on skin directly from the bottle).
Because it has a 2-3 on the comedogenic scale, it is a moderate risk for acne-prone skin. However, the overall formulation of a product matters more than a few ingredients with comedogenic ratings.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because of the oleic and palmitic acid content. These fall within the C11-24 fatty acid range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize to grow.
Overall, olive oil is a well-studied and nourishing skincare ingredient.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilPentylene 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 GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolEuphorbia Cerifera wax comes from a shrub in Northern Mexico. It is used to stabilize formulations and has emollient properties.
Emollients form a thin layer on top of skin to prevent water from evaporating, keeping skin and lips hydrated.
According to a manufacturer, this wax can range from a yellow/brown color to translucent.
Learn more about Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
