What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsodecyl Isononanoate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSilica
Abrasive
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlucose
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentSilanetriol
Potassium Citrate
BufferingZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentCitric Acid
Buffering
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantZea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantPullulan
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructose
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Aqua
HumectantWater, Isodecyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylyl Methicone, C14-22 Alcohols, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, PEG-40 Stearate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Mica, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, CI 77891, Silica, Sclerotium Gum, Lysolecithin, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Glucose, Glycolic Acid, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Corn Starch Modified, Silanetriol, Potassium Citrate, Zea Mays Starch, Citric Acid, CI 16035, Zea Mays Oil, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Pullulan, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Allantoin, Fructose, Niacinamide, Beta-Carotene, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Maris Aqua
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Isohexadecane
EmollientSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Jojoba Esters, Diisostearyl Malate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Cetearyl Alcohol, Silica, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Isohexadecane, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA
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 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 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 GlycerinSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol (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
