What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingRosa Rugosa Leaf Extract
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBoswellia Serrata Oil
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Benzyl Glycol
SolventGlucose
Humectant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Mannose
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Isoamyl Laurate, Squalane, Glycerin, Panthenol, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Jojoba Esters, Cetearyl Glucoside, Rosa Rugosa Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Carbomer, Glyceryl Glucoside, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Boswellia Serrata Oil, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Maltodextrin, Benzyl Glycol, Glucose, Soluble Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Mannose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningVerbena Officinalis Extract
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Verbena Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Maltodextrin, Ceramide NP, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
Aloe is one of the most well-known natural soothing ingredients, and for good reason. It’s full of water and has a cooling, calming effect on the skin, especially when it’s sunburned, itchy, or irritated. Aloe also helps your skin stay hydrated and smooth by mimicking what healthy skin naturally produces. On top of that, it contains vitamins and nutrients that support skin recovery.Â
It doesn’t protect you from the sun, but it can help your skin bounce back after too much time in it.
Let’s get into the details:
Aloe contains antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and E, which help fight off free radicals (unstable molecules from things like pollution that can damage your skin).
It’s also rich in polysaccharides, which are natural sugars that help hydrate the skin by acting like the skin’s own moisturizing agents. These, along with other sugars like monosaccharides, help form a protective barrier that locks in moisture.
Aloe works as both a humectant and an emollient. That means it draws water into the skin (humectant) and helps trap it there (emollient), making it an effective natural moisturizer.
You’ll also find a mix of other skin-supporting ingredients in aloe, including folic acid, choline, calcium, amino acids, fatty acids, and even Vitamin B12.
Out of the 420+ species of aloe, Aloe barbadensis is the most widely used in skincare products thanks to its gentle yet effective properties.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractButylene 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.
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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans yet.
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
