What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
C13-15 Alkane
SolventXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Mentha Australis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Trehalose
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPullulan
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Algin
Masking
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenol, C13-15 Alkane, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Mentha Australis Leaf Extract, Urea, Trehalose, Xylitol, Allantoin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citric Acid, Malachite Extract, Glucose, Sodium Phytate, Pentylene Glycol, Serine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Erythritol, Disodium Phosphate, Pullulan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Algin, Sodium Levulinate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Anisate, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
C15-19 Alkane
SolventDecyl Oleate
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate
Emulsifying
Inulin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Persea Gratissima Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, C15-19 Alkane, Decyl Oleate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate, Inulin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Cholesterol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Behenic Acid, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate, Triethyl Citrate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric 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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinPotassium 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 SorbateSodium levulinate is the a sodium salt of Levulinic Acid. If dissolved in an aqueous solution, the two ingredients become identical.
It is a skin conditioning agent, meaning it helps soften and hydrate your skin.
According to Cosmetic Ingredient Review, the highest amounts of sodium levulinate are found in mouthwashes at 0.62%.
Learn more about Sodium LevulinateWater. 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
