What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingPetrolatum
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantSodium Laureth Sulfate
CleansingLauryl Betaine
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantMethylparaben
PreservativePropylparaben
PreservativeSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauryl Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Polyacrylate, Citric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Cellulose Acetate
Cetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantTriethanolamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningMethylparaben
PreservativeMyristyl Alcohol
EmollientPropylparaben
PreservativeDisodium EDTA
Tocopherol
AntioxidantAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasivePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCI 74160
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, PEG-100 Stearate, Cellulose Acetate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium PCA, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Methylparaben, Myristyl Alcohol, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Potassium Sorbate, CI 74160
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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.
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.
Safflower seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and oleic acid. It also contains Vitamin E. These three components are effective moisturizers.
Vitamin E helps nourish your skin's lipid barrier. It is also a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Due to its high fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
Thoughout history, safflower has been used for dying fabrics and in food as a saffron substitute.
Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed OilGlycerin 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 GlycerinMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenPropylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).
You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.
Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Learn more about PropylparabenTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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