What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Isohexadecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propanediol
Solvent
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Stearic Acid, Isohexadecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Bisabolol, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
PEG-8 Stearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Stearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Acetate
BufferingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Cellulose
AbsorbentDimethyl Stearamine
EmulsifyingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15510
Cosmetic ColorantBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, PEG-8 Stearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Benzoic Acid, Stearalkonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Acetate, Stearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Parfum, Lauryl Alcohol, Cellulose, Dimethyl Stearamine, CI 19140, CI 15510, Benzyl Alcohol
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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.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlycerin 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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolThis ingredient is extracted from the seeds of the cocoa tree.
Cacao seeds contain antioxidants known as polyphenols. These include flavonoids, procyanidins, and epicatechins.
Studies show these polyphenols help improve skin health.
The more famous ingredient from cocoa tree is cocoa butter.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao ExtractWater. 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
