What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeGlycerin
HumectantHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientStearalkonium Chloride
PreservativePanthenol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientCucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
EmollientRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
AstringentCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingAspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
MaskingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientArginine
MaskingLactic Acid
BufferingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Undecylenate
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientBenzaldehyde
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingIsopropyl Alcohol
SolventCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Potassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Stearalkonium Chloride, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Arginine, Lactic Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Benzaldehyde, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isopropyl Alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Cetearyl Alcohol
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientOrbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientEthylhexyl Olivate
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantLauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate
EmollientC11-13 Isoparaffin
SolventPolyquaternium-37
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialSteartrimonium Chloride
PreservativePPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingParfum
MaskingIsopropyl Alcohol
SolventMyristyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Benzoate
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingBehentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Squalane, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate, C11-13 Isoparaffin, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Steartrimonium Chloride, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Citric Acid, Parfum, Isopropyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Salicylate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. Argan Oil has antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilCetearyl 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 AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholPanthenol 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 PanthenolSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate