What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientTocopheryl Nicotinate
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRuby Powder
Skin ConditioningSapphire Powder
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Vanillin
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Aroma
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantSucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Jojoba Esters, Isononyl Isononanoate, Tocopheryl Nicotinate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Ruby Powder, Sapphire Powder, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglycerin-3, Vanillin, Glycerin, Water, Silica, Mica, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Aroma, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 73360
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, Water, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 17200, CI 15850, CI 15985
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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 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 ButterCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
