What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isohexadecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Propionate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Propionate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Dimethiconol, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Parfum, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Steareth-21
CleansingHydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Aphloia Theiformis Leaf Extract
AstringentSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Zea Mays Germ Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Prunus Persica Kernel Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Pistacia Vera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Juglans Regia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingRosa Damascena Extract
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Dimethicone, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Steareth-2, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Steareth-21, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Stearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Candelilla Cera, Aphloia Theiformis Leaf Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ethyl Linoleate, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja Sterols, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbic Acid, Prunus Persica Kernel Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Pistacia Vera Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Juglans Regia Seed Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, BHT, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Rosa Damascena Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Citronellol, Alcohol, Propyl Gallate
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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.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
