What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ceteareth-12
EmulsifyingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Urea
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Buddleja Davidii Leaf Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-49
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Olive Glycerides
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-8
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering
Pantolactone
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylparaben
Preservative
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Niacinamide, Ceteareth-12, Ceteareth-20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Urea, Panthenol, Buddleja Davidii Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Ceramide NP, Acetyl Hexapeptide-49, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Olive Glycerides, Polysorbate 20, Cetyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, PEG-8, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Pantolactone, Carbomer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Limon Peel Powder
AbsorbentLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Powder
Skin ConditioningSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingTapioca Starch
Algin
Masking
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Ectoin, Maltodextrin, Sodium Levulinate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Limon Peel Powder, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Powder, Sclerotium Gum, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Tapioca Starch, Algin, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
