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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
CleansingMyristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Distearate
EmulsifyingPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingJojoba Esters
EmollientOleamide Mea
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Stearic Acid, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Phytosterols, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Jojoba Esters, Oleamide Mea, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
CleansingOleic Acid
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantDimethyl Isosorbide
Solvent3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningKrameria Triandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingPolyglyceryl-6 Distearate
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Stearate
EmulsifyingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHexapeptide-11
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingJojoba Esters
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientChloroxylenol
AntimicrobialCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
PerfumingWater, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Glycerin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Krameria Triandra Root Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hexapeptide-11, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Cetyl Alcohol, Chloroxylenol, CI 42090, Limonene
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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.
Cetyl 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 AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinJojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersPolyglyceryl-3 Beeswax isn't fungal acne safe.
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Stearic 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 AcidTocopheryl 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