What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Butylene Glycol, Cera Microcristallina, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cyclodextrin, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
PEG-6 Glyceryl Isostearate
Emollient
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientMoroccan Lava Clay
Abrasive
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sphingolipids
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Zea Mays Germ Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningOryzanol
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningRice Ferment Lees
HumectantYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Yeast
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Lysate
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ascorbyl Palmitate Phosphate
Antioxidant
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Leucine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMaltitol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Tocotrienols
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentCholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, PEG-6 Glyceryl Isostearate, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Moroccan Lava Clay, Oryza Sativa Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Sphingolipids, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Oryzanol, Lactobacillus, Rice Ferment Lees, Yeast Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Trisodium Ascorbyl Palmitate Phosphate, Glutamic Acid, Leucine, Arginine, Arbutin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Maltitol, Glycerin, Tocotrienols, Phytosterols, Phytosphingosine, Water, Dextrin, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lysolecithin, Polysorbate 20, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, 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.
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 GlycolThis 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 TriglycerideCeramide AP is formally known as Ceramide 6.
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 formally known as Ceramide 1 and Ceramide 1 A.
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 and formally known as ceramide 3.
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
Ethylhexyl 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 PalmitateGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Peg-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 TriisostearateSynthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxTocopherol (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 Water
