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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearates
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMethylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArtemia Extract
Skin ConditioningUrsolic Acid
MaskingPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientSodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyacrylamide
Silica
Abrasive
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberLaureth-7
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate, Propanediol, C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Stearates, Glycerin, Tribehenin, Pentylene Glycol, Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Artemia Extract, Ursolic Acid, Pisum Sativum Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Phytosphingosine, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Phosphate, Allantoin, Glucose, Palmitic Acid, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, CI 77891, Mica, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Silica, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Laureth-7, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Caramel, CI 19140, CI 16035
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Pantolactone
Humectant
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlucose
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-16 Alcohols, Panthenol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Allantoin, Pantolactone, Malt Extract, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12, Phytosphingosine, Arachidic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Glucose, Cetearyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA
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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 an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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 βgoodβ 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.
In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
Glucose is hydrating due to its humectant property. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin.
Our skin contains many sugars that act as prebiotics and help strengthen our natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Learn more about GlucoseGlycerin 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 GlycerinPalmitic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in our skin and in many plant and animal sources. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It serves many purposes in skincare, acting as a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, palmitic acid helps soften and smooth the skin by preventing water loss. In cleansers, it helps remove oil and dirt while creating foam.
Its emulsifying properties help stabilize products by keeping water and oil-based ingredients from separating.
This may not be suitable for fungal acne-prone skin, as fatty acids like this can sometimes trigger breakouts in sensitive individuals.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidPhytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin as a building block for ceramides.. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine contributes to your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.
Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.
Fun fact: Phytosphingosine is abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about PhytosphingosinePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Β
Itβs often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
