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Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Nageia Nagi Seed Oil
Antiseborrhoeic
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Thymus Zygis Flower Oil
Masking
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Rosa Indica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientPhormium Tenax Leaf Water
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chamomilla Vulgaris Extract
Skin ProtectingOcimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Carum Carvi Seed Oil
Masking
Lac Powder
Skin ConditioningVateria Indica Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Callitris Columellaris Leaf/Wood Extract
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Nageia Nagi Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Thymus Zygis Flower Oil, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Squalane, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Rosa Indica Flower Extract, Water, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Phormium Tenax Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Chamomilla Vulgaris Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Carum Carvi Seed Oil, Lac Powder, Vateria Indica Bark Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Callitris Columellaris Leaf/Wood Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is a fatty acid ester.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate is a surfactant and emulsifier.
This ingredient is a tetraester from oleic acid and polyethylene glycol ether of sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it helps ingredients such as oil and water mix together. This allows the dirt and oils in your skin to be washed away.
One study found pumpkin oil containing Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate helped hydrate the skin and did not cause any irritation.
Learn more about Sorbeth-30 TetraoleateWater. 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!
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