What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Lysine Lauroyl Methionate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glycine
Buffering
Water, Algae Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Tocopherol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Lysine Lauroyl Methionate, Xanthan Gum, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Glycine
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Honey
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Zea Mays Silk Extract
Skin ConditioningHeptyl Glucoside
SurfactantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Germ Oil
Emollient
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Myristica Fragrans Extract
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventSesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningIsomalt
HumectantSodium Salicylate
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Calcium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Tapioca Starch
Thioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Honey, Maltodextrin, Glycerin, Zea Mays Silk Extract, Heptyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Myristica Fragrans Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopherol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Xanthan Gum, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract, Isomalt, Sodium Salicylate, Lactic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Lecithin, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Cocos Nucifera Water, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Tapioca Starch, Thioctic Acid, Oenothera Biennis Oil
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 also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterLavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. It is considered a fragrancing ingredient.
Lavender imparts a famous scent. While the smell is lovely, this ingredient and may sensitize skin in topical products. This is because about 85% of the oil is made up of linalool and linalyl acetate.
When exposed to air, these two compounds become strong allergens. This ingredient exhibits cytotoxicity at low concentrations; amounts of 0.25% have been shown to damage skin cells.
A study from Japan found this ingredient caused lavender sensitivity after widespread exposure.
Lavender essential oil has some antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the cons of this ingredient may outweight the pros.
More research is needed to confirm lavender essential oil's effects when used in aromatherapy.
Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia OilTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
