What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningMethyl Caprooyl Tyrosinate
Skin ProtectingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Canola Oil
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Squalane, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Methyl Caprooyl Tyrosinate, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Canola Oil, Phytosterols, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Isomerized Linoleic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Mevalonolactone
HumectantHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Alanine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Cholesteryl Macadamiate
EmollientSucrose Stearate
EmollientPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesterol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Myristyl Alcohol, Arginine, Isomerized Linoleic Acid, Lauryl Alcohol, Decylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Tocopherol, Mevalonolactone, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Linoleic Acid, Sodium PCA, Serine, Glycine, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Alanine, Glutamic Acid, Cholesteryl Macadamiate, Sucrose Stearate, Phytosphingosine, Glycosphingolipids
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineThis 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 TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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 GlycerinGlyceryl 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 SeOlea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.
The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.
Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateStearic 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 AcidWater. 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
