What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-100 Stearate
10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, PEG-100 Stearate, 10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid, Avena Sativa Leaf/Stem Extract, Benzoic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Water
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Methylparaben
Preservative
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylparaben
Preservative
Water, Urea, Paraffinum Liquidum, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Cera Alba, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hydroxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Cera Microcristallina, Methylparaben, Glycine Soja Sterols, Paraffin, Panthenol, Squalane, Allantoin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTocopheryl 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
