What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingBoswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingMenthol
MaskingMenthyl Lactate
MaskingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingSphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXylitylglucoside
HumectantWater, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Capryloyl Glycine, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Menthol, Menthyl Lactate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Gluconate, Mentha Piperita Oil, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Anisate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Cellulose Gum, Xylitylglucoside
Water
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract
EmollientGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingDavidsonia Jerseyana Fruit Extract
AntioxidantAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBackhousia Anisata Leaf Extract
EmollientScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Germ Extract
EmollientCoenochloris Signiensis Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantArginine
MaskingLactic Acid
BufferingTocopherol
AntioxidantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventMandelic Acid
AntimicrobialMaltodextrin
AbsorbentMenthol
MaskingMenthyl Lactate
MaskingSodium Nitrate
SoothingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingMenthone
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingL-Menthanone
PerfumingEucalyptol
PerfumingD-Pulegone
PerfumingBeta-Caryophyllene
MaskingNeomenthol
PerfumingSodium Phosphate
BufferingPinene
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingLecithin
EmollientGlyoxal
AntimicrobialCalcium Gluconate
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract, Gluconolactone, Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Davidsonia Jerseyana Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Backhousia Anisata Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, Coenochloris Signiensis Extract, Glycerin, Arginine, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Mandelic Acid, Maltodextrin, Menthol, Menthyl Lactate, Sodium Nitrate, Polysorbate 60, Disodium Phosphate, Menthone, Limonene, L-Menthanone, Eucalyptol, D-Pulegone, Beta-Caryophyllene, Neomenthol, Sodium Phosphate, Pinene, Sodium Benzoate, Lecithin, Glyoxal, Calcium Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinMenthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholMenthyl lactate is an ester of menthol and lactic acid. It is often used as a cooling agent and fragrance.
When applied topically, this ingredient leaves a refreshing sensation like menthol, but is less irritating.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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