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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Trioctyldodecyl Citrate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Isosorbide Dicaprylate
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
Skin Conditioning
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantBisabolol
Masking
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Dextran
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, C13-15 Alkane, Butylene Glycol, C15-19 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Synthetic Beeswax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Bisabolol, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Ceramide NP, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Dextran, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningDi-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientMyristyl Myristate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningSteareth-2
EmulsifyingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
C15-19 Alkane
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Palm Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Medicago Sativa Extract
TonicMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-6
HumectantPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Phytate
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Squalene
Emollient
Steareth-21
CleansingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate, Glycerin, Squalane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Myristyl Myristate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Propanediol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Steareth-2, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Synthetic Wax, 1,2-Hexanediol, Adenosine, Alcohol, Beta-Carotene, Beta-Glucan, C15-19 Alkane, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Palmitate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Medicago Sativa Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglycerin-6, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Punica Granatum Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Squalene, Steareth-21, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
C15-19 alkane is a mixture of alkanes. Alkanes are hydrocarbons with carbon atoms held together by single bonds.
It is a synthetically created solvent and emollient often used to replace silicones or mineral oil. As an emollient, C15-19 Alkane helps soften and soothe the skin. Emollients create a barrier to trap moisture inside.
C15-19 Alkane is often used with mineral UV filters such as titanium dioxidide and zinc oxide. It helps these UV filter ingredients be more spreadable.
C15-19 Alkane is biodegradable.
Learn more about C15-19 AlkaneEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol (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
