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Key Ingredients
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Silica
Abrasive
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract
AstringentSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract
HumectantLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phoenix Dactylifera Seed
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Silica, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Lecithin, Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phoenix Dactylifera Seed, Ascorbic Acid, Tromethamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Sulfite
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic Colorant
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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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
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