What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Myrtus Communis Extract
AstringentLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed
Skin ConditioningBorago Officinalis Ethyl Ester
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Flour
Abrasive
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Callus Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lauric Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Juice, Glycerin, Resveratrol, Ubiquinone, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Myrtus Communis Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Laurate, Vitis Vinifera Seed, Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Flour, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Callus Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Allantoin, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Callus Culture Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Menthyl Lactate
Masking
Isomalt
HumectantLecithin
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Algin
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1, Beta-Glucan, Biosaccharide Gum-1, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Vitis Vinifera Callus Culture Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol, Menthyl Lactate, Isomalt, Lecithin, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Algin, Parfum, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the filtered, stabilized liquid pressed from the inner gel of the aloe vera leaf.
In cosmetics, it shows up as either soothing active or a water-replacement base. It is roughly 98-99% water and the last 1-2% is an interesting mix of polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.
The polysaccharides do most of the work: they bind water at the skin surface for a light, non-greasy hydration boost. And one of the polysaccharides, glycomannan, is linked to fibroblast stimulation + collagen synthesis. This is also why aloe has such a long track record in wound and burn healing.
This ingredient is also calming with anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity, making it a great pick for sensitive, irritated, or post-sun skin.
Realistic expectations matter though; the solid evidence is mostly limited to hydration, soothing, and wound support. Deeper claims about anti-aging or sun protection are not well backed, and science reviews note it does not prevent radiation-induced skin injury.
Because it plays well with almost everything, it's commonly used as a base alongside other actives like niacinamide or vitamin C.
Typical usage concentrations range from 0.5% (where hydration benefits already show up) all the way to 90%+ (where it replaces water as the main base).
The safety for this ingredient is well-establish as well. Overall, this is a great supporting ingredient for those who want a boost in hydration.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract comes from the Goji Berry. Goji berries are native to China and can be found across Eurasia.
Goji berries contain polysaccharides, carotenoids and flavonoids. Antioxidants help your body fight off free-radical molecules. These molecules are unstable and may damage your skin. By making free-radicals more stable, antioxidants can help with anti-aging.
Polysaccharides help hydrate the top layer of skin due to its ability to mimic natural carbohydrates.
Learn more about Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
