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Common Name
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INCI Name
(what appears on ingredient list)
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Benefits & Background
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Deionized Water
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Water
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- forms the liquid base of this moisturizer and comes with a few of our ingredients that use it as a solvent in their manufacturing process, where water is a great alternative to common raw material solvents, like petroleum-derived glycols.
- deionized water is completely pure water that contains no ions (charged non-organic particles) and is filtered via reverse osmosis.
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Jojoba Esters
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Jojoba Esters
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- skin-softening & fatty acid-rich emollient used at a level clinically proven to boost hydration, enhance the skin barrier, and reduce the look of redness
- made from jojoba oil
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Ethylhexyl Olivate
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Ethylhexyl Olivate
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- skin-softening & fatty acid-rich emollient
- upcycled from the byproducts of olive oil productions
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Shea Butter
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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- moisturizes and supports skin barrier function, high in fatty acids
- helps prevent sebum breakthrough to keep you hydrated and shine-free throughout the day
- sustainable, 100% traceable shea sourced directly from the women who collect it in West Africa
- directly contributes to women’s empowerment and advancement for them and their communities
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Glycerin
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Glycerin
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- humectant - draws in and retains moisture in the skin
- derived from responsibly-sourced palm oil
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Apple Extract
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
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- delivers long-lasting hydration thanks to its abundance of saccharides
- upcycled from the byproducts of apple juice productions
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Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
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Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
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- emollient and emulsifier used at a level clinically proven to prevent & repair skin barrier damage
- derived from sunflower, castor, and/or responsibly-sourced palm oil
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Niacinamide /
Vitamin B3
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Niacinamide
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- vitamin B3; visibly reduces the look of enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, fine lines, and dull, weakened skin
- made synthetically; pharmaceutical grade & 99-100% pure
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Tapioca Powder
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Tapioca Starch
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- starch extracted from the roots of cassava plants & irradiated to eliminate pathogenic bacteria
- a natural thickening agent that helps boost delivery of actives to the skin and prevents sebum breakthrough so skin is glowy but not greasy all day/night
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Glyceryl Stearate
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- emollient and emulsifier used at a level clinically proven to prevent & repair skin barrier damage
- derived from rapeseed and/or responsibly-sourced palm oil
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Stearyl Alcohol
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Stearyl Alcohol
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- emollient and emulsifier used at a level clinically proven to prevent & repair skin barrier damage
- derived from responsibly-sourced palm oil
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Gluconolactone
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Gluconolactone
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- a PHA (polyhydroxic acid), which is as effective but less sensitizing than AHAs. exfoliates to reveal softer, brighter-looking skin.
- derived from corn
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Xanthan Gum
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Xanthan Gum
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- specially-developed polysaccharide thickener that also prevents skin hydration loss
- derived from corn and/or soy
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MCT Oil
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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- an emollient ester containing medium-chain triglycerides (fatty acids) that replenishes the skin and prevents moisture loss
- derived from coconut oil and responsibly-sourced palm oil
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Propanediol
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Propanediol
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- low-energy solvent & preservative booster that also hydrates and soothes skin
- derived from corn
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Sclerotium Gum
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Sclerotium Gum
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- specially-developed polysaccharide thickener that also prevents skin hydration loss
- derived from corn and/or wheat (tested gluten-free)
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Lecithin
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Lecithin
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- phospholipid emollient that softens & soothes skin and helps increase the bioavailability of other actives
- derived from soy
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Sodium Benzoate
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Sodium Benzoate
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- food-grade preservative; prevents the growth of pathogenic bacteria that can lead to breakouts and infections
- made synthetically; USP grade & 99-100% pure
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Olive Squalane
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Squalane
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- the saturated part of squalene, a natural component of human skin sebum, making it a readily bioavailable emollient that deeply replenishes the skin with fatty acids and antioxidants
- upcycled from the byproducts of olive oil productions
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Pullulan
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Pullulan
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- specially-developed polysaccharide thickener that also helps to make skin feel tighter and firmer
- derived from tapioca, a starch derived from cassava
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Goji Berry Extract
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Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
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- clinically proven to promote a healthy skin microbiome, visibly reduce the severity of fine lines and wrinkles, and increase firmness and suppleness of the skin
- contains powerful prebiotic peptidoglycan that supports good (commensal) bacteria while warding off bad (pathogenic) bacteria
- rich in phytonutrients (antioxidants, vitamins, & trace minerals provide soothing, defense, & regenerative properties
- derived from organic goji berries
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Sodium Phytate
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Sodium Phytate
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- chelating agent that also moisturizes, plumps, and balances the skin
- sodium salt of phytic acid; derived from rice bran
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Silica
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Silica
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- texture-enhancing agent that also enhances the absorption of other actives
- derived from clay, silica is a naturally occurring mineral
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Phytomelatonin
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Melatonin
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- our hero, powerhouse ingredient that protects against environmental stressors (blue light, pollution, and oxidants), restores your circadian rhythm, supports skin barrier function, delivers ultra-powerful antioxidants, helps your skin better heal itself during your body’s nightly repair cycle, and reverses signs of premature aging
- derived from St. John’s Wort
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Calcium Gluconate
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Calcium Gluconate
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- humectant - draws in and retains moisture in the skin
- calcium salt of gluconic acid; derived from various veggies + calcium
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Coriander Extract
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Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Extract
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- antioxidant-rich hydrosol that soothes skin and prevents excess sebum; naturally aromatic
- water steam-distilled from coriander (AKA cilantro) seeds
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Maltodextrin
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Maltodextrin
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- polysaccharide that softens skin; it’s also the medium that our jasmine extract is sprayed onto
- derived from corn
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Blue Gardenia / Cape Jasmine Extract
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Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
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- brings natural blue color and antioxidant flavonoids to the formula, thanks to its high anthocyanin content
- derived from the blossom of Cape jasmines
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Bladderwack Extract
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Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
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- a type of brown seaweed known for its ability to survive harsh conditions; packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that nourish, soothe, and protect the skin
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Lavender Extract
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
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- soothing & conditioning hydrosol that creates a protective barrier to prevent hydration loss; naturally aromatic
- water steam-distilled from flowers, leaves, and stems of lavender bushes
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Rose Geranium Extract
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Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Extract
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- antioxidant-rich hydrosol that tones the skin; naturally aromatic
- water steam-distilled from the entire geranium plant
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Bitter Orange Flower Extract
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Extract
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- antioxidant-rich hydrosol that soothes skin and prevents excess sebum; naturally aromatic
- water steam-distilled from flowers and twigs of bitter orange trees
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Pink Peppercorn Extract
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Schinus Terebinthifolius Seed Extract
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- antioxidant-rich hydrosol that tones the skin; naturally aromatic
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Tocopherol / Vitamin E
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Tocopherol
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- vitamin E; a potent antioxidant that aids in repairing the skin
- derived from soy
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