What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sorbitol
Humectant
Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingMagnesium Sulfate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Glutathione
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Dextran
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-37
Skin Conditioning
N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Cera Alba
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAcacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Cera/Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Oleate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingWater, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sorbitol, Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Magnesium Sulfate, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Superoxide Dismutase, Glycolic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Glutathione, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Dextran, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Acetyl Hexapeptide-37, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate, Cera Alba, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Cera/Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Butylene Glycol, Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenethyl Alcohol
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Lupinus Albus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Nicotinoyl Dipeptide-22
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingC14-28 Alkyl Acid
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate
CleansingTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Fucose
Skin ConditioningAcmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingEvodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSpilanthes Acmella Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCarnitine
CleansingEllagic Acid
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningQuillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingPistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingSh-Polypeptide-64
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamine
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Threonine
Tryptophan
MaskingValine
MaskingFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantThiamine Hcl
MaskingInositol
Humectant
Calcium Chloride
AstringentMagnesium Sulfate
Potassium Chloride
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Pyruvate
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Glycerin, Water, Propanediol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Stearic Acid, Lupinus Albus Seed Oil, Nicotinoyl Dipeptide-22, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, C14-28 Alkyl Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Arginine, Fucose, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract, Carnitine, Ellagic Acid, Biotin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Sh-Polypeptide-64, Tocopherol, Glutathione, Carnosine, Glycine, Glutamine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Serine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Valine, Folic Acid, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hcl, Inositol, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Pyruvate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Cyclodextrin
Alternatives
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 ButterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlutathione is an antioxidant naturally found in our bodies. It is made up of three amino acids: glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid.
As an antioxidant, it prevents oxidative damage to parts of our cell.
While glutathione is said to help with fading dark spots, the results from research are inconclusive. Further studies are needed. With that said, gluthatione has been shown to protect our skin from UV-B induced damage.
This ingredient is naturally occurring in plants, animals, fungi, and some bacteria.
Learn more about GlutathioneMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. More specifically, it is an epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
Despite having ‘sulfate’ in the name, it isn’t a surfactant or cleansing agent like sodium lauryl sulfate. Unlike those sulfates, magnesium sulfate doesn’t have the same cleansing or foaming properties (it's simply a type of salt).
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
You can find this ingredient in sea water or mineral deposits.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfatePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopherol (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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
