What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Carpobrotus Edulis Extract
Stearyl Heptanoate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearyl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carpobrotus Edulis Extract, Stearyl Heptanoate, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearyl Caprylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCera Alba
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantVanillin
Masking
Maltol
MaskingSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cera Alba, Glyceryl Stearate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Arachidyl Glucoside, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Vanillin, Maltol, Sodium Bicarbonate
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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.
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 TriglycerideCetyl 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 AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
