What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Maris Sal, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Parfum, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Squalane, Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPolyacrylamide
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Kaolin, Hydrated Silica, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Parfum, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Bisabolol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Polyacrylamide
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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 a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinNelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract comes from the Lotus Flower. It is rich in antioxidants.
The antioxidant properties in lotus flower come from compounds such as flavonoids.
In traditional Asian medicine, Lotus flower seeds were used to help treat inflammation.
Learn more about Nelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
