What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDi-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantSqualane
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientMyristyl Myristate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningSteareth-2
EmulsifyingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPolymethyl Methacrylate
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
AntimicrobialBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningC15-19 Alkane
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetyl Palmitate
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Palm Oil
EmollientHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientMyosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-6
HumectantPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
EmulsifyingPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Phytate
Sorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingSqualene
EmollientSteareth-21
CleansingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate, Glycerin, Squalane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Myristyl Myristate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Propanediol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Steareth-2, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Synthetic Wax, 1,2-Hexanediol, Adenosine, Alcohol, Beta-Carotene, Beta-Glucan, C15-19 Alkane, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Palmitate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Medicago Sativa Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglycerin-6, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Punica Granatum Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Squalene, Steareth-21, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate
EmulsifyingAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
EmollientBidens Pilosa Extract
HumectantBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicBisabolol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingChrysin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningInonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
PerfumingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientMyosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningN-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningNephelium Lappaceum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantSodium Phytate
Steareth-20
CleansingTocopherol
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantChlorhexidine Digluconate
AntimicrobialChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Pentylene Glycol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Biotin, Bisabolol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Chrysin, Citric Acid, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Maltodextrin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Nephelium Lappaceum Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polysorbate 60, Propanediol, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Punica Granatum Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Phytate, Steareth-20, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinWe don't have a description for Eclipta Prostrata Extract yet.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinThis ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc.
Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid.
This ingredient has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
Leuconostoc is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera plant. It is more commonly known as Moringa seed oil.
Moringa seeds have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin hydrating properties. These seeds are rich in oils, proteins, monounsaturated fats, and tocopherols.
As an emollient, moringa seed oil helps trap moisture in the skin by creating a film on top. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Many compounds in moringa seed oil are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. These compounds include Vitamin E. , catechins, ferulic acid, and more.
Another compound found in Moringa seed oil is oleic acid.
Moringa trees are native to the Himalayan mountains.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Moringa Oleifera Seed OilWe don't have a description for Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract yet.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolThis ingredient is the oil from the apricot.
Apricot Kernel Oil is an emollient and helps soften skin. This is due to its fatty acid components. Some of these fatty acids include linoleic and oleic acid.
This ingredient also has antioxidant properties from Vitamins A, C, and E. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. Besides being antioxidants, these vitamins provide plenty of skin benefits as well.
Learn more about Prunus Armeniaca Kernel OilPunica Granatum extract comes from the pomegranate fruit.
Pomegranates are rich in fatty acids, including an unsaturated fatty acid by the name of Punicic acid. Other components of pomegranates include Vitamin E, and Vitamin C.
As an astringent, Punica Granatum Extract shrinks tissue by drawing water out of your skin. This leads to a tightening effect in the skin.
Learn more about Punica Granatum ExtractSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here:
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.
The structure of Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer allows it to stay in the skin's top layer for a longer period of time. This allows for even more hydration and humectant action than hyaluronic acid.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
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 Water