What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyisobutene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, 1,2-Hexanediol, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Butylene Glycol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Water, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Trilaurin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Acetylated Sucrose Distearate
EmollientC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Benzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Tribehenin, Trilaurin, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Acetylated Sucrose Distearate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Tocopherol, Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolJojoba 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 OilWater. 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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