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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientJojoba Esters
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMyristyl Myristate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Collagen
Moisturising
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Inulin
Skin ConditioningPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Jojoba Esters, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Myristyl Myristate, Squalane, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus Ferment, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Inulin, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Sodium PCA, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Maltodextrin, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Phytate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Jojoba Esters, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
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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.
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 GlycerinJojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolPyrus Malus Fruit Extract is extract from Apples. Apples are rich in Vitamin C, sugars, and antioxidants.
The sugar in Apples are humectants and help hydrate the skin. On top of that, apples also contain some acids, such as malic acid. These acids may have a mild exfoliating effect.
Last, the phytochemicals found in apples are strong antioxidants. These antioxidants help with anti-aging as they protect your skin cells against oxidative damage.
Learn more about Pyrus Malus Fruit ExtractSodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCASqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but it’s technically not; it’s a hydrocarbon, meaning it’s only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. It’s worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
Learn more about SqualaneWater. 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
