What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantThymol Trimethoxycinnamate
Antioxidant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea
Emollient
Mannitol
Humectant
Copernicia Cerifera Wax Extract
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Caesalpinia Sappan Stem Powder
Exfoliating
Cholesterol
Emollient
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diisostearyl Malate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Betaine, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Methyl Trimethicone, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Stearic Acid, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Arachidyl Alcohol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Acetyl Glucosamine, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate, Gluconolactone, Glucose, Tocopherol, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea, Mannitol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax Extract, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Silica, Arachidic Acid, Caesalpinia Sappan Stem Powder, Cholesterol, Oleic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Leaf Extract
AstringentBisabolol
Masking
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Avena Sativa Leaf Extract, Bisabolol, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Gluconolactone, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Dimethiconol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Calcium Gluconate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Sodium Polyacrylate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide and formally known as ceramide 3.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneGlycerin 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 GlycerinTocopherol (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
