What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientGlyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientStearoyl Inulin
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingPolyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate
EmulsifyingCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
MaskingCedrus Atlantica Wood Oil
PerfumingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingGlutathione
Disodium EDTA
Niacinamide
SmoothingPantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningLinolenic Acid
CleansingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearoyl Inulin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Water, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Glutathione, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Pantothenic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Biotin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cyanocobalamin, Limonene, Linalool
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Laurate
Skin ConditioningKaolin
AbrasiveFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSucrose Stearate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSucrose Laurate
EmollientSucrose Myristate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Germ Oil
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantButylene Glycol
HumectantSucrose
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingEthylhexyl Palmitate, Triethylhexanoin, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Water, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Kaolin, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sucrose Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sucrose Laurate, Sucrose Myristate, Panthenol, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Sucrose, Hyaluronic Acid, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Citric Acid
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.
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 preservatives
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 TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTriethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.
As a solvent, Triethylhexanoin helps dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
It is also an emollient and helps condition the skin.
Learn more about TriethylhexanoinWater. 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