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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientJojoba Esters
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
HumectantCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCitrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
EmollientCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientNelumbo Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin ConditioningAcacia Decurrens Flower Wax
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXylitol
HumectantPolyglycerin-3
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantSodium Phytate
Silicon
AbrasiveMaltodextrin
AbsorbentBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingSalicylic Acid
MaskingSorbic Acid
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Xylitylglucoside, Cetearyl Glucoside, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Sclerotium Gum, Xylitol, Polyglycerin-3, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium Phytate, Silicon, Maltodextrin, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNiacinamide
SmoothingPalmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantSorbic Acid
PreservativeC10-18 Triglycerides
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeResveratrol
AntioxidantCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialUbiquinone
AntioxidantEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Tocopherol
AntioxidantCamellia Sinensis Extract
AntioxidantPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
CleansingWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium PCA, Sorbic Acid, C10-18 Triglycerides, Xanthan Gum, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Resveratrol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Citric Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ubiquinone, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
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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 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 TriglycerideCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.
Sorbic Acid is a natural antibiotic and highly effective at preventing the growth of fungus. It is less effective against bacteria.
Potassium Sorbate, another commonly-used preservative, is the potassium salt of Sorbic Acid.
Sorbic Acid may worsen eczema. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Learn more about Sorbic AcidTocopherol (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