What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientPropanediol
SolventCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningC15-19 Alkane
SolventButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantStearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantLactic Acid
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Zea Mays Starch, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, C15-19 Alkane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Water, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Cocoate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate
EmulsifyingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventC10-18 Triglycerides
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingEchium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Myristate
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Undecylenate
EmollientRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
EmollientPhytic Acid
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Limonene
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCymbopogon Nardus Oil
MaskingCopaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSuperoxide Dismutase
AntioxidantRosa Centifolia Flower Water, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Propanediol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Myristyl Myristate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Water, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Phytic Acid, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Cymbopogon Nardus Oil, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Sodium Hydroxide, Superoxide Dismutase
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 ButterCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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 Cocos Nucifera OilGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateGlyceryl Stearate Se is a self-emulsifying (SE) form of glyceryl stearate. Self-emusifying means this ingredient automatically blends with water. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent.
As an emulsifier, Glyceryl Stearate Se prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant, meaning it helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants help gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants so they may be rinsed away easily.
Emollients help your skin stay smooth and soft. It does so by creating a film on top of the skin that helps trap moisture in.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate SeThis ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier.
Due to its thick oil / waxy texture, it has emollient properties. Emollients help hydrate skin by creating a thin film. This film prevents moisture from escaping.
Glyceryl Undecylenate is created from glycerin and undecylenic acid.
Undecylenic Acid is a fungal treatment, but is not as effective as newer medications.
Some people who have sensitive skin may find this ingredient to trigger Malassezia folliculitis, but not everyone will react to it.
Learn more about Glyceryl UndecylenatePolyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.
The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties.
Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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