What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyacrylate-13
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Octapeptide-45
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Lactoferrin
Skin ConditioningTetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyisobutene
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Betaine
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Chloride
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Polyacrylate-13, Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Octapeptide-45, Hexapeptide-11, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Lactoferrin, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Xylitol, Propanediol, Anhydroxylitol, Phospholipids, Xylitylglucoside, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Methicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Magnesium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingVp/Va Copolymer
Squalane
Emollient
Helichrysum Italicum Extract
AntiseborrhoeicHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
AstringentCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentSantalum Album Wood Extract
Perfuming
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Apium Graveolens Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningPorphyra Umbilicalis Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, C13-15 Alkane, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Lauryl Glucoside, Vp/Va Copolymer, Squalane, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rose Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Apium Graveolens Seed Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
