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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Cyclic Lysophosphatidic Acid
HumectantUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Oligopeptide-34
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Soluble Proteoglycan
Skin ConditioningFullerenes
AntimicrobialOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningNordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Polyquaternium-61
Skin ConditioningGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantPCA
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Sunflower Seed Oil/Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Esters
Emollient
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Cyclic Lysophosphatidic Acid, Ubiquinone, Oligopeptide-34, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, Soluble Proteoglycan, Fullerenes, Oleanolic Acid, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Soluble Collagen, C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Hydrolyzed Silk, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polyquaternium-61, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, PCA, Sodium PCA, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Threonine, Proline, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pvp, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Sunflower Seed Oil/Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Esters, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Triethylhexanoin, PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cholesterol, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Lactate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialUrea
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLactobionic Acid
Buffering
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Caproyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningCaprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Squalene
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Boswellia Serrata Gum Extract
Skin ConditioningSuperoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ceteareth-25
CleansingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Urea, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lactic Acid, Sorbitol, Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactobionic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Caproyl Sphingosine, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Cholesterol, Squalene, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Boswellia Serrata Gum Extract, Superoxide Dismutase, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ceteareth-25, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide NP
Ceramide EOP
Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide.
EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin. They bind dead skin cells together to create a barrier. The ceramides in our skin have the ability to hold water to keep our skin hydrated.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A strong skin barrier helps with:
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Learn more about Ceramide EOPCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
