What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Urea
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlucosamine Hcl
Xylitol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Yeast Amino Acids
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingTrehalose
Humectant
Magnesium Chloride
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
Skin ConditioningWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Xylitylglucoside, Phenyl Trimethicone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Isohexadecane, Chlorphenesin, Allantoin, Urea, Xanthan Gum, Glucosamine Hcl, Xylitol, BHT, Bisabolol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinyl Palmitate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Yeast Amino Acids, Betaine, Inositol, Taurine, Trehalose, Magnesium Chloride, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
Water
Skin ConditioningC15-19 Alkane
SolventStearic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTrichilia Emetica Seed Butter
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Caprae Lac
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactose
HumectantBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingCholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, C15-19 Alkane, Stearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetyl Alcohol, Squalane, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Sorbitan Olivate, Niacinamide, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Carbomer, Trichilia Emetica Seed Butter, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Caprae Lac, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Lactose, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Milk Protein, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Polyglutamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, 2,3-Butanediol, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Carbonate, Cholesterol, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ns, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76, Ceramide EOP
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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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
