What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingOctyldodecanol
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
AstringentHydrogenated Coconut Oil
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantBisabolol
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientAdenosine
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingPearl Extract
AntioxidantHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLinalool
PerfumingPropylene Glycol
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingMentha Piperita Extract
CleansingRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingGlycerin
HumectantHoney Extract
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingGeraniol
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Diisostearyl Malate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Parfum, Water, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Adenosine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hexyl Cinnamal, Pearl Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Linalool, Propylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Mentha Piperita Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Hydroxycitronellal, Glycerin, Honey Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ceramide NP, Phenoxyethanol
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
AbrasiveVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polyisobutene
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentSilica
AbrasiveTribehenin
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingCaviar Extract
Skin ConditioningAstaxanthin
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningBakuchiol
AntimicrobialMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantPropanediol
SolventCollagen
MoisturisingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingAnastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Synthetic Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyisobutene, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica, Tribehenin, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Tocopherol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Caviar Extract, Astaxanthin, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Bakuchiol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Water, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Propanediol, Collagen, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Linalool, Limonene
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
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 GlycolThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDiisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolWe don't have a description for Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate yet.
This ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
As an emulsifier, this ingredient helps keep products together while adding a thick texture. The manufacturer states this ingredient has emollient properties. Emollients help keep the skin hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is created by reacting diglycerin and isostearic acid. Due to the isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateThis ingredient is used in makeup and skincare to thicken formulas, reduce shine, and give skin a silky-smooth feel.
It’s a white silicone powder that sits in fine lines and pores to blur their appearance though its effectiveness depends on the particle size.
You'll typically find this ingredient in amounts between 0.1-20%.
Learn more about Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerWater. 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