What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract
AntioxidantSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingMentha Piperita Extract
CleansingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientBetaine
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentDimethicone
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePEG-100 Stearate
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPalmitic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTriclosan
PreservativeDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSalicylic Acid
MaskingTriethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
SolventBisabolol
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Alcohol
AntimicrobialBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingGaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
PerfumingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialMyristic Acid
CleansingWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Mentha Piperita Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Paraffinum Liquidum, Stearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-100 Stearate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sorbitan Stearate, Chlorphenesin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Microcrystalline Wax, Panthenol, Triclosan, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salicylic Acid, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Propanediol, Bisabolol, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol, Beta-Glucan, Tromethamine, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alcohol Denat., Myristic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingSucrose Polycottonseedate
EmollientIsopropyl Isostearate
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientC13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyacrylamide
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Stearyl Alcohol
EmollientBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingMethylparaben
PreservativeDimethiconol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
PEG-100 Stearate
Stearic Acid
CleansingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingPropylparaben
PreservativeEthylparaben
PreservativeCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sucrose Polycottonseedate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Isohexadecane, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Stearyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Dimethiconol, Disodium EDTA, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Laureth-7, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Sodium Hydroxide
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 GlycolCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPeg-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.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidStearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholTocopheryl 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