What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Bisabolol
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Rice Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Proline
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Dipeptide-3 Aminohexanoate
Skin Conditioning
Diaminopropionoyl Tripeptide-33
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Acetyl Hexapeptide-49
Skin Conditioning
Water, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Lactic Acid, Rice Amino Acids, Citric Acid, Proline, Acetyl Dipeptide-3 Aminohexanoate, Diaminopropionoyl Tripeptide-33, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-49
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Squalane
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
UV FilterPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningPhragmites Communis Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Squalane, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Sorbitan Stearate, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Phragmites Communis Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Betaine, Sucrose Cocoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinTocopheryl 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
