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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningCoconut Acid
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientAlgae Extract
EmollientEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum Extract
Hydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Undecylenate
EmollientWater, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Coconut Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Algae Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum Extract, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Glyceryl Undecylenate
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientParfum
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeQuaternium-91
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSilicone Quaternium-16
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Myristate
EmollientPolysilicone-29
Undeceth-11
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButyloctanol
HumectantUndeceth-5
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Glycerin
HumectantCitric Acid
BufferingSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingHydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract
Arginine
MaskingAspartic Acid
MaskingPCA
HumectantAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantGlycine
BufferingAlanine
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSerine
MaskingValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Histidine
HumectantPhenylalanine
MaskingWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Quaternium-91, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Silicone Quaternium-16, Myristyl Myristate, Polysilicone-29, Undeceth-11, Behentrimonium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butyloctanol, Undeceth-5, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine, Alanine, Panthenol, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine
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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.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. Argan Oil has antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholThis ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Glycerin 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