What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Caprate
EmollientAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beeswax, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Caprate
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Steareth-21
CleansingPunica Granatum Sterols
Skin Conditioning
Swertia Chirata Extract
HumectantNarcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
Astringent
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Artemia Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Fuscoporia Obliqua Sclerotium Extract
Skin ConditioningGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingCordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingLactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientPearl Powder
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientAlgae Extract
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Isohexadecane
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cellulose
Absorbent
Parfum
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Methyl Trimethicone, Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Steareth-2, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Steareth-21, Punica Granatum Sterols, Swertia Chirata Extract, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Ergothioneine, Artemia Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Fuscoporia Obliqua Sclerotium Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Glycine Soja Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Cholesterol, Caffeine, Linoleic Acid, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Lactis Proteinum, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Pearl Powder, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Algae Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Gold, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl, Caprylyl Glycol, Glucose, Yeast Extract, Polysilicone-11, Isohexadecane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Polysorbate 80, Lecithin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Citric Acid, Cellulose, Parfum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Metabisulfite, BHT, Sodium Sulfite, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140, CI 17200
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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.
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 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 ButterGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateIsohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecanePolysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.
Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
