What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Rhus Semialata Gall Extract
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Sarcosine
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Rhus Semialata Gall Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Hexylene Glycol, Capryloyl Glycine, Beta-Sitosterol, Sarcosine, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PCA Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Limonene
Perfuming
Bupleurum Chinense Root Extract
AstringentAngelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Linalool
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Max Oil
Emollient
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Methyl Trimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, PCA Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Parfum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Limonene, Bupleurum Chinense Root Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Linalool, Tocopherol, Glycine Max Oil
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholDisodium 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 EDTAGlyceryl 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 StearateLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine
