What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Betainate Acetate
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Inositol
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientLactic Acid
Buffering
Lauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Polyglyceryl-3 Betainate Acetate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Biotin, Ceramide NP, Phytosterols, Inositol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cetyl Esters, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Lactic Acid, Lauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Parfum
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1
Skin Protecting
Coumarin
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Lecithin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Propanediol, Parfum, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Linalool, Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1, Coumarin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Caramel, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilWater. 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
