What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Nelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract
Antimicrobial
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Junos Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningPolyisobutene
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPhytic Acid
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingGlucose
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Cell Culture Powder
Skin ProtectingPhytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Nelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Methyl Trimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Junos Seed Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Arachidyl Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Jojoba Esters, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Arachidyl Glucoside, Water, Polyisobutene, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dipropylene Glycol, Phytic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Glucose, Propanediol, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Cell Culture Powder, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone
Water
Skin ConditioningOlus Oil
Emollient
Cocoglycerides
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Canola Oil
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Olus Oil, Cocoglycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Canola Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholPanthenol 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 PanthenolWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
