What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Spondias Mombin Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPalm Kernel/Coco Glucoside
Skin ConditioningCarrageenan
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningOlive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Spondias Mombin Pulp Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Xanthan Gum, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside, Carrageenan, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Anhydroxylitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xylitylglucoside, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Amino Acids
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Carrageenan
Propanediol
Solvent
Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingBetaine
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Taraktogenos Kurzii Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil
Tonic
Wheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningPalm Glycerides
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingMagnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Seed Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Glycerin, Xylitylglucoside, Xylitol, Xanthan Gum, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Anhydroxylitol, Carrageenan, Propanediol, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Taraktogenos Kurzii Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil, Wheat Amino Acids, Palm Glycerides, Capryloyl Glycine, Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
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 created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant.
Much like its predecessor, anhydroxylitol is a humectant. Humectants attract and hold water to moisturize the skin.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol (24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
This ingredient is often derived from plants such as wood and sugarcane.
Learn more about AnhydroxylitolCarrageenan comes from red seaweed or algae. It is made up of polysaccharides and a highly flexible compound. Red algae cell walls are rich in carrageenan.
In cosmetics, it helps to thicken the texture. Studies show carrageenan extracted from red algae possess antioxidant properties. Components found in carrageenan include: lipids, fatty acids, Vitamin E, proteins, and several amino acids.
Learn more about different types of algae.
Carrageenan is also commonly used in medicine and food. It is a vegan alternative to animal-based gelatin.
Learn more about CarrageenanGuar gum is made from the guar bean, a plant native to India. It is considered a form of polysaccharide and naturally contains sugar.
This ingredient is often used to thicken a product or create a gel-like consistency.
It also has emulsion properties to help keep ingredients together.
Learn more about Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba GumDecyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumXylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolXylitylglucoside is created from xylitol and glucose, two humectants.
Not surprisingly, this ingredient is also a humectant. It attracts and holds water in your skin, helping to maintain hydration.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol(24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
Learn more about Xylitylglucoside
