What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Triisostearin
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantInulin
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Tapioca Starch
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Fructose
Humectant
Algin
Masking
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Xanthophylls
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
Cosmetic ColorantRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Myristyl Myristate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Coconut Alkanes, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Triisostearin, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Inulin, Betaine, Saccharide Isomerate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hexapeptide-11, Tapioca Starch, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Fructose, Algin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Xanthophylls, Hyaluronic Acid, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Maltodextrin, Citronellol, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Piroctone Olamine, Polysorbate 60, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Citric Acid, Humulus Lupulus Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidOlea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.
The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.
Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilTocopherol (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 WaterXanthan 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
