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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventCellulose
AbsorbentSqualane
EmollientHydrogenated Didecene
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingShorea Robusta Resin
TonicHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeEvodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Phenylpropanol
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Tocopherol
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAlaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Cellulose, Squalane, Hydrogenated Didecene, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Shorea Robusta Resin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Phenylpropanol, Lysine, Magnesium Chloride, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Alaria Esculenta Extract, CI 77163, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Isododecane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
HumectantDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventBoron Nitride
AbsorbentZinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantDisteardimonium Hectorite
Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
EmulsifyingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Silica
AbrasiveHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Potassium Sorbate
PreservativeBisabolol
MaskingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientTropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientLecithin
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventLycium Barbarum Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantStearic Acid
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantIsododecane, Water, C9-12 Alkane, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Propanediol, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Caffeine, Magnesium Sulfate, Silica, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Bisabolol, Cetyl Alcohol, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lecithin, Propylene Carbonate, Lycium Barbarum Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteGlycerin 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 OilPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolThis ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateTocopherol (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