What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Dioleate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingTamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract
HumectantHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Pantolactone
Humectant
Decapeptide-52
Skin Conditioning
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Water, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Hydroxystearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Dioleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, C10-18 Triglycerides, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Propanediol, Triolein, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Lactate, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium PCA, Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Trihydroxystearin, Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Allantoin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Pantolactone, Decapeptide-52, Oleic Acid, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Glucomannan
Petrolatum 46.5%
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingProline
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pantolactone
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum 46.5%, Paraffinum Liquidum, Paraffin, Ozokerite, Dimethicone, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Water, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Proline, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, 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.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide and formally known as ceramide 3.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPantolactone is a synthetically created humectant.
As a humectant, Pantolactone helps draw moisture to the skin. It can help add hydration to your skin.
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
