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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-33
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
PEG-14
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-33, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium PCA, PEG-14, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Parfum, Polyquaternium-10, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Limonene
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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.
This oil comes from the shea tree.
It has emollient properties - meaning when applied, it creates a thin film to trap moisture within. This helps keep your skin smooth and hydrated.
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20This 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 OilWater. 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!
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