What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin Protecting
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pentapeptide-59
Skin Conditioning
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract
Skin ProtectingAgastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Juice
AstringentEchium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Myristamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Skin ConditioningLauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentapeptide-59, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Betula Alba Juice, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Myristamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Lauroyl Lysine, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Azadirachta Indica Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Officinalis Root
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Euphrasia Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialFucus Vesiculosus
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biflavones
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rosa Centifolia Flower
MaskingRosa Rugosa Flower Powder
HumectantRubus Idaeus Fruit
AstringentSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentSilybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningStellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningTaraxacum Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningUncaria Tomentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Hypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialCinnamomum Cassia Bark
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Azadirachta Indica Seed Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Xanthan Gum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root, Althaea Officinalis Root, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Euphrasia Officinalis Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus, Ginkgo Biflavones, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower, Rosa Rugosa Flower Powder, Rubus Idaeus Fruit, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Stellaria Media Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Extract, Uncaria Tomentosa Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark, Potassium Sorbate, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil
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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 ButterPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSambucus Nigra is known as the black elderberry.
Black Elderberry contains flavonoids, which are antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Xanthan 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
