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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientLens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
AbrasiveJasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantWater
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCymbopogon Nardus Oil
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Synthetic Wax, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cymbopogon Nardus Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
EmulsifyingIsododecane
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
AbrasivePisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingSqualane
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientCamellia Seed Oil
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningJuglans Regia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
HumectantElaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningCarum Carvi Seed Oil
MaskingMatricaria Recutita Flower Oil
PerfumingCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentHyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Papain
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
ExfoliatingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Carrot Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Isododecane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Wax, Pisum Sativum Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Juglans Regia Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Carum Carvi Seed Oil, Matricaria Recutita Flower Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Panthenol, Glycerin, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Papain, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Carrot Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Water, Ceramide NP, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosphingosine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
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 GlycerinThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSynthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxWater. 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