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Hydrogenated Polybutene
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Usnea Barbata Extract
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Polybutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Phytosterols, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Panthenol, Microcrystalline Wax, Isopropyl Myristate, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Persea Gratissima Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Tocopherol, Water, Beeswax
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyisobutene
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Myristyl Nicotinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Swertia Chirata Leaf Extract
AstringentButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Aroma
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Saccharin
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Polyisobutene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Microcrystalline Wax, Dimethicone, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters, Myristyl Nicotinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Swertia Chirata Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Adenosine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Glycerin, Trihydroxystearin, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Water, Betaine, Lecithin, Aroma, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Saccharin, Dipropylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, CI 16035
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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 ButterThis ingredient is a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMicrocrystalline Wax is derived from petroleum through a de-oiling process, then highly refined and purified before use in cosmetics.
In skincare formulations, it is used to improve texture and create a smooth, even consistency. It also helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating.
Tocopherol (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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
