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What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingOleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
EmollientCopernicia Cerifera Cera
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientStevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, Water, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 17200, CI 15850, CI 15985
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Oenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientVanillin
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveTribehenin
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
AntioxidantSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingTrihydroxystearin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningGlucomannan
Skin ConditioningCitral
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
AbrasiveCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantOleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Mica, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Vanillin, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Tribehenin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Trihydroxystearin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Glucomannan, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77891, CI 77491, Tin Oxide, CI 45410
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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 also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 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 77891Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides isn't fungal acne safe.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a vegetable-derived soft wax made from castor oil. It's an emulsion stabilizer, thickener, and film former.
You'll likely see it in sunscreens because it helps disperse pigments and UV-reflecting minerals like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide evenly.
Depending on the concentration, it can drastically change the texture of a product from pasty solid (like lipstick) to sprayable liquid.
The CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety has concluded this ingredient to be safe in cosmetics. The highest reported use concentration is 14.2% in lipsticks.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term '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.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate