What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Colloidal Oatmeal
Absorbent
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Calcium Chloride
AstringentArginine
Masking
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningLinolenic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Pantolactone
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Malt Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTaraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPolyacrylate-13
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Linoleic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Beeswax, Colloidal Oatmeal, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Calcium Chloride, Arginine, Methionine, Cysteine, Lysine, Linolenic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Oleic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Pantolactone, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate-13, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate/Acetate
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower
Skin Conditioning
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Peel
Skin ConditioningCedrus Atlantica Wood Oil
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Tangerina Peel
Abrasive
Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Stearate/Acetate, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Chamomilla Recutita Flower, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel, Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil, Citrus Tangerina Peel, Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
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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.
Glycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolJojoba 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 OilStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopherol 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 Tocopherol
