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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCrambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingBetaine
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Squalane, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Sodium Chloride, Betaine, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Pyrifolia Fruit Extract
EmollientDiamond Powder
Abrasive
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Bark Extract
AntimicrobialEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pyrus Pyrifolia Fruit Extract, Diamond Powder, Ceramide NP, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Phosphatidylcholine, Hydrogenated Lecithin
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineCeramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPCorallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.
Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.
Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.
Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.
Learn more about Corallina Officinalis ExtractDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeThis ingredient is also known as Bhringaraj extract or False Daisy. It is a skin conditioning ingredient that keeps skin soft and hydrated.
Research shows it has antioxidant properties; lab studies have found it can protect skin cells from UV-induced damage and help suppress inflammation.
There's also some interesting research on its potential to support hair growth by promoting the growth phase of the hair cycle.
Those with an allergy to plants in the daisy family may want to patch test this ingredient. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated otherwise.
Learn more about Eclipta Prostrata ExtractGlycerin (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 GlycerinMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera plant. It is more commonly known as Moringa seed oil.
Moringa seeds have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin hydrating properties. These seeds are rich in oils, proteins, monounsaturated fats, and tocopherols.
As an emollient, moringa seed oil helps trap moisture in the skin by creating a film on top. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Many compounds in moringa seed oil are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. These compounds include Vitamin E. , catechins, ferulic acid, and more.
Another compound found in Moringa seed oil is oleic acid.
Moringa trees are native to the Himalayan mountains.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Moringa Oleifera 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!
Learn more about Water
