What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Acetyl Cysteine
Antioxidant
Escin
TonicSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Soy Isoflavones
Skin ConditioningBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Acetyl Cysteine, Escin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Yeast Extract, Soy Isoflavones, Beta-Sitosterol, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycosphingolipids, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Phenylpropanol, Lecithin, Sorbitan Palmitate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlucose
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-17
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glucose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Niacinamide, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Glycereth-26, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Carbomer, PPG-17, Triethanolamine, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Copper Tripeptide-1
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
This 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 TriglycerideCarbomer 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 is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Isopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.
It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.
The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.
Isopropyl Myristate may not be fungal acne safe. It can potentially worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl MyristatePeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Sodium 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 Water
