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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-33
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetyl Cysteine
Antioxidant
Prunus Domestica Seed Extract
EmollientKeratin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningCollagen
Moisturising
Ceramide 6 Ii
Skin Conditioning
Isomalt
HumectantPolyquaternium-10
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Silk Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningIsostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cleansing
Glyoxylic Acid
BufferingCetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil
Emollient
Pouteria Sapota Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ceramide Ag
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Lauraminopropionate
CleansingSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Argania Spinosa Sprout Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Argan Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Emollient
Disodium C12-14 Pareth-2 Sulfosuccinate
CleansingMyristamine Oxide
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Quaternium-18
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantGold
Cosmetic ColorantSilver
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Propanediol, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Gamma-Docosalactone, Quaternium-33, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Cysteine, Prunus Domestica Seed Extract, Keratin, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Collagen, Ceramide 6 Ii, Isomalt, Polyquaternium-10, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin, Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glyoxylic Acid, Cetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Pouteria Sapota Seed Oil, Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil, Glycine Soja Sterols, Ceramide Ng, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ceramide Ag, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Isostearic Acid, Sodium Lauraminopropionate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Argania Spinosa Sprout Cell Extract, Cholesterol, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Argan Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Disodium C12-14 Pareth-2 Sulfosuccinate, Myristamine Oxide, Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Lecithin, Quaternium-18, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Caramel, Gold, Silver
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAmodimethicone
Parfum
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Trideceth-10
CleansingDisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Amodimethicone, Parfum, Isopropyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Trideceth-10, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, CI 15985, CI 19140, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Tocopherol, Glycolipids
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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.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. Argan Oil has antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilThis ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Marula plant. In South Africa, Marula is called "an elephant's favorite treat".
Marula seed oil is a non-fragrant oil. It is rich in fatty acids, such as oleic, linoleic, palmitic, stearic, and more. These fatty acids help hydrate the skin.
Other components of marula seed oil include vitamin E and antioxidants such as flavonoids.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sclerocarya Birrea Seed OilTocopherol (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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
