What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningIrvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAmylopectin
Phytol
Emollient
Isomalt
HumectantLithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aroma
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Water, Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract, Amylopectin, Phytol, Isomalt, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Jojoba Esters, Lactic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aroma, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Glycerin, Trihydroxystearin, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Kojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
BHT
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ceteareth-25
CleansingButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Microcrystalline Wax, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Malate, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Kojic Dipalmitate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Water, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, BHT, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ceteareth-25, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Behenic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Sucrose Cocoate, Ceramide Ns, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Eos, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Tocopherol
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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 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 ButterEthylhexyl 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 PalmitateEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
