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Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingRubia Cordifolia Root Powder
Skin ConditioningCrocus Sativus Stigma Oil
Skin ConditioningSymplocos Racemosa Bark Extract
HumectantCyperus Rotundus Tuber Extract
Skin ConditioningVetiveria Zizanoides Root Water
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantCinnamal
PerfumingPrunus Cerasoides Extract
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningInula Racemosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingBerberis Aristata Root Powder
Skin ConditioningMesua Ferrea Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningButea Monosperma Flower Extract
Callicarpa Macrophylla Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Benghalensis Bark/Bud Extract
PreservativeBrassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantPelargonium Graveolens Oil
MaskingSesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rubia Cordifolia Root Powder, Crocus Sativus Stigma Oil, Symplocos Racemosa Bark Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Tuber Extract, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Water, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Cinnamal, Prunus Cerasoides Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Inula Racemosa Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Berberis Aristata Root Powder, Mesua Ferrea Seed Extract, Butea Monosperma Flower Extract, Callicarpa Macrophylla Fruit Extract, Ficus Benghalensis Bark/Bud Extract, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Tocopherol, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantWater
Skin Conditioning2,3-Butanediol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Water
MaskingSoluble Collagen
HumectantSqualane
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTriisostearin
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Propanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycogen
HumectantInositol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Water, 2,3-Butanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Water, Soluble Collagen, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Triisostearin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trehalose, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Cyanocobalamin, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycogen, Inositol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol
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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.
This 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 TriglycerideCurcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.
Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.
The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. This property has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.
Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root ExtractDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateTocopherol (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 Tocopherol