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What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Domestica Seed Extract
EmollientRhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Lupinus Albus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingBisabolol
Antioxidant
Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Prunus Domestica Seed Extract, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Glyceryl Behenate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lupinus Albus Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Bisabolol, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Benzyl Benzoate
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Beeswax, C10-18 Triglycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Parfum, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Benzyl Benzoate, Isoeugenol
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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.
Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.
Learn more about Benzyl BenzoateThis 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 ButterJojoba 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.
Fungal acne: The Malassezia yeast is known to metabolize fatty acids in the C11-24 range and jojoba's dominant fatty acid components fall into this range. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopherol 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
