What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Polybutene
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Octyldodecanol
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningAroma
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Seed Oil
EmollientRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
AntioxidantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 73360
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Polybutene, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Aroma, Caprylyl Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77742, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850, CI 73360
Triisostearin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate
EmollientDextrin Palmitate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingParfum
MaskingSqualane
EmollientSimethicone
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCalcium Pantothenate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingUrea
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMagnesium Lactate
BufferingPapain
Skin ConditioningSoluble Collagen
HumectantPotassium Lactate
BufferingProline
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingSerine
MaskingMagnesium Chloride
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantTriisostearin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Dextrin Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Parfum, Squalane, Simethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Water, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Calcium Pantothenate, Xanthan Gum, Urea, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Lactate, Papain, Soluble Collagen, Potassium Lactate, Proline, Alanine, Serine, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, CI 77891, CI 42090
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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.
Caprylyl 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilTocopherol (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 Tocopherol