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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningGuaiazulene
AntimicrobialOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Oil
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientJuglans Regia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningZinc PCA
HumectantCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
ExfoliatingButylene Glycol
HumectantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningSaururus Chinensis Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientAcorus Calamus Root Extract
PerfumingHyaluronic Acid
HumectantGlucose
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMadecassoside
AntioxidantChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Water, Guaiazulene, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Panthenol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Juglans Regia Seed Oil, Zinc PCA, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Xanthan Gum, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Limonene, Linalool
Glycine Soja Oil
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
EmulsifyingIsododecane
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Coconut Oil
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientPolybutene
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantSalvia Officinalis Oil
MaskingPanax Ginseng Seed Oil
EmollientArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
PerfumingOcimum Basilicum Oil
MaskingCorylus Avellana Seed Oil
EmollientNigella Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantPanax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientEthyl Hexanediol
SolventPanax Ginseng Extract
AntioxidantPanax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Isododecane, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Octyldodecanol, Polybutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Tocopherol, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ethyl Hexanediol, Panax Ginseng Extract, Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
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 GlycolCamellia Japonica Seed Oil comes from the Japanese Camellia plant. This plant is native to East Asia and known as "Tsubaki" in Japanese.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil is rich in oleic acid. This makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe the skin by forming a barrier. This barrier traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydated.
This 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 TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilOlea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.
The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.
Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilSalvia Officinalis Oil is an oil.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water