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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Honey Extract
Humectant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Emulsifying
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil
Masking
Glucose
Humectant
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningGlycosphingolipids
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Propolis Extract, Water, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters, Honey Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Palmitic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, C12-16 Alcohols, Sorbitan Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide NP, Lactobacillus Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Sodium Phytate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Octyldodecanol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Oleate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil, Glucose, Glycolipids, Glycosphingolipids, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Glycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Betaine, Honey Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Beta-Glucan, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Carbomer, Carbomer, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThis ingredient comes from honey made by bees. It is hydrating, antibacterial, anti-aging, and skin soothing.
Honey also contains amino acids, peptides, Vitamins A, C, and E.
The humectant property of honey draws moisture from the air to your skin. This makes it great at helping to hydrate the skin.
Honey may help reduce the signs of aging due to its antioxidant properties. Fun fact: darker honey has more antioxidants than light honey. The antibacterial property of honey may make it effective at helping to treat acne by killing acne-causing bacteria.
Many people wonder if honey extract is vegan. It is technically a byproduct from bees. This is because honey is created from the digestive enzymes in a bee's stomach.
Remember to be kind to bees :) They are important for many ecosystems and are endangered.
Learn more about Honey ExtractHydrogenated Lecithin is a more stable version of lecithin.
It's made by taking lecithin (a phospholipid commonly found in soybeans and egg yolks) and hydrogenating it. This just means the unsaturated fatty acids are turned into saturated ones so they don't go bad as easily.
This ingredient is an emollient, emulsifier, and penetration enhancer. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrogenated Lecithin can form tiny spherical structures made of phospholipid bilayers called liposomes. These liposomes are able to capture compounds inside their structure and deliver them through the skin barrier.
Because phospholipids are a natural component of our cell membranes, this ingredient is inherently compatible with skin.
A 2021 study found lecithin-based surfactants were less harsh and more tolerable comared to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinWe don't have a description for Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate yet.
Royal Jelly Extract comes from a secretion made by worker honeybees. This secretion is white and described as creamy.
This compound has antibacterial, anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Studies show Royal Jelly to contain amino acids, fatty acids, and a variety of vitamins, including Vitamin Bs. Many of these components are antioxidants, which help with anti-aging. The fatty acids in Royal Jelly make it a hydrating ingredient.
Several animal studies show Royal Jelly to boost collagen production and reduce inflammation.
The Vitamin Bs found in Royal Jelly include:
Royal Jelly is derived from honeybees. This means it is not vegan.
Learn more about Royal Jelly ExtractWater. 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. Remember to 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
