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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientPEG-10 Isostearate
EmulsifyingBis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantThreonine
Sorbitol
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantSerine
MaskingRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCholesterol
EmollientCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract 0.1%
MoisturisingButylene Glycol
HumectantArginine
MaskingAlanine
MaskingBetaine
HumectantLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningSarcodon Aspratus Extract
AntioxidantGlutamic Acid
HumectantGlycine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
AntimicrobialSucrose 0%
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingEthylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Threonine, Sorbitol, Sodium PCA, Serine, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Proline, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Cholesterol, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract 0.1%, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Alanine, Betaine, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Lysine, Water, Sarcodon Aspratus Extract, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol, Sucrose 0%, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Paraffinum Liquidum
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientPolybutene
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientUndecane
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningPearl Extract
AntioxidantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCodium Tomentosum Extract
Skin ProtectingEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin ConditioningEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingSea Whip Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantTridecane
PerfumingWater
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCeramide 3
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingParaffinum Liquidum, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Polybutene, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Undecane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Pearl Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Sea Whip Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides, Glycerin, Tridecane, Water, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide 3, Phytosphingosine, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly.
You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone.
It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from Macadamia nut.
Macadamia seed oil is rich in fatty acids, including oleic acid (45-75%), palmitoleic acid (7-33%), and palmitic acid (6-12%). They also contain various B vitamins, iron, and magnesium.
Palmitoleic acid has been shown to help soothe inflammation and promote wound healing. It is also naturally found in the fat of our skin.
Macadamia seed oil may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Learn more about Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPeg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.
It is an emollient, emulsifier, and gentle cleanser. As an emollient, it helps trap moisture to keep skin soft and hydrated. Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating.
This ingredient is common in oil-based products. This is because it helps oil-ingredients be easily washed away without leaving a residue.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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