What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientDimethiconol
EmollientHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantSteardimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantPorphyridium Polysaccharide
AntioxidantGamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantEctoin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-33
Butylene Glycol
HumectantDiethyl Sebacate
EmollientLaureth-12
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberTocopherol
AntioxidantWater
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Steardimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Porphyridium Polysaccharide, Gamma-Docosalactone, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Ectoin, Polyquaternium-51, Quaternium-33, Butylene Glycol, Diethyl Sebacate, Laureth-12, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Tocopherol, Water, Pentylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientMeadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Skin ConditioningGamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Oil
EmollientSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
HumectantSalvia Hispanica Seed Oil
EmollientPunica Granatum Seed Oil
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingSqualane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Gamma-Docosalactone, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.
Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.
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 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilWe don't have a description for Gamma-Docosalactone yet.
Tocopherol 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 Tocopherol