What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl Methicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Glyceryl Linoleate, Tocopherol, Water, Glycerin, Parfum, Polysilicone-15, Glyceryl Linolenate, Potassium Sorbate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialParfum
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningInonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Glycerin
Humectant
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentRibes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract
AntimicrobialFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Morus Nigra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Disiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Parfum, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Water, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract
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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.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. It has emollient and skin conditioning properties that help soften skin and reinforce the lipid barrier.
The fatty acid profile of argan oil is roughly 45-55% oleic acid, 28-36% linoleic acid, 10-15% palmitic acid, and 5-7% stearic acid. It also contains vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and polyphenols like ferulic acid.
Two clinical studies in postmenopausal women found that applying argan oil for 60 days significantly improved skin elasticity and moisturization (reduced transepidermal water loss and increased epidermal water content).
Since it is high in oleic and linoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Both of these fall in the C11-C24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
