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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningChrysin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Chrysin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Coco-Caprylate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ubiquinone, Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopherol, Cetyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Olus Oil
Emollient
Undecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tridecane
Perfuming
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Behenyl Behenate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Sucrose Laurate
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientAcacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Glycogen
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRice Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Cocoyl Proline
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Jojoba Esters, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycerin, Olus Oil, Undecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tridecane, Zea Mays Starch, Behenyl Behenate, Water, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sucrose Laurate, Sucrose Stearate, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Glycogen, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rice Amino Acids, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Cocoyl Proline
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 ButterThis 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 TriglycerideJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilWater. 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!
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