What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantMyrtrimonium Bromide
PreservativeMelia Azadirachta Seed Oil
EmollientDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientSorbitol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientOcimum Basilicum Oil
MaskingLonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
PerfumingLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantHibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract
AntioxidantWater, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Myrtrimonium Bromide, Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
EmollientCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingCocos Nucifera Fruit Powder
Skin ConditioningCitrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPEG-40 Castor Oil
EmulsifyingStearalkonium Chloride
PreservativeSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-18
Propylene Glycol
HumectantC12-15 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientParfum
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAbies Balsamea Resin
MaskingPotassium Chloride
Limonene
PerfumingGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingWater, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Powder, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Phytosterols, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Stearalkonium Chloride, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Quaternium-18, Propylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Parfum, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Abies Balsamea Resin, Potassium Chloride, Limonene, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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 Cocos Nucifera OilGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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