What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Coconut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningEthyl Oleate
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningMalt Juice
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Leaf Extract
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
AntioxidantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeMethylparaben
PreservativeCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCoconut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Water, Ethyl Oleate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyquaternium-51, Malt Juice, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Dimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCoconut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
EmollientEthyl Oleate
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
MaskingPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Leaf Extract
EmollientMalt Juice
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeMethylparaben
PreservativeHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Coconut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Ethyl Oleate, Sorbitan Oleate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Polyquaternium-51, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Malt Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben
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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.
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 GlycolCoconut Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for oily skin and cause irritation.
Ethyl Oleate is a fragrance and isn't fungal acne safe.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneWe don't have a description for Malt Juice yet.
Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polyquaternium-51 is a polymer salt. It helps hydrate the skin by creating a film on top. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Prunus Persica Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of the peach tree.
Peach leaves contain antioxidants such as ferulic acid.
As an emollient, peach leaves help soften and moisturize your skin. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Prunus Persica Leaf ExtractSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol (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 Tocopherol