What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBenzyl Glycol
SolventChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAgar
MaskingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Calcium Lactate
AstringentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Potassium Chloride
Glucose
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Benzyl Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Allantoin, Caffeine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Agar, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Raspberry Ketone, Calcium Lactate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Chloride, Glucose, Disodium EDTA, Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ubiquinone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Tin Oxide, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Sodium Phosphate, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Nonapeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium Phosphate, CI 77891, CI 77007
Water
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Medicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Niacin
Smoothing
Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningCodium Tomentosum Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Alcaligenes Polysaccharides
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingPEG-8
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingJojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrehalose
Humectant
Laureth-3
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tourmaline
Glycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingTriacetin
AntimicrobialAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCalcium Chloride
AstringentLecithin
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Algae Extract, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Sucrose, Propanediol, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Maris Sal, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Caffeine, Alcaligenes Polysaccharides, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycereth-26, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Plankton Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, PEG-8, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium PCA, Urea, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Yeast Extract, Aspergillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Trehalose, Laureth-3, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Tourmaline, Glycine Soja Protein, Triacetin, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Hydroxide, Calcium Chloride, Lecithin, BHT, Polyquaternium-51, Parfum, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Limonene, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineCaprylyl 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
