What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCitrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Xylitol
Humectant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Erythritol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingArginine
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
Emollient
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Prunella Vulgaris Extract
Antioxidant
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Citrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract, Xylitol, Sorbitan Olivate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Erythritol, Dimethicone, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetyl Alcohol, Carbomer, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Arginine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Stearyl Alcohol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Panthenol, Zea Mays Starch, Silica, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Dimethiconol, Myristyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Lauryl Alcohol, Sodium PCA, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Prunella Vulgaris Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Riboflavin, Niacinamide, Cyanocobalamin, Biotin, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77492, CI 77491, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Hexyldecanol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment
Skin ProtectingLactococcus Ferment
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingGlucose
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantFructose
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Tranexamic Acid, Hexyldecanol, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Glucose, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Polyglutamate, Fructose, Fructooligosaccharides, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bisabolol, Stearic Acid, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Sodium Phytate, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
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
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 GlycolThis 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 TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.
In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
Glucose is hydrating due to its humectant property. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin.
Our skin contains many sugars that act as prebiotics and help strengthen our natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Learn more about GlucoseGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
