What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCyclomethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantSucrose Stearate
EmollientPEG-12
HumectantSucrose Distearate
EmollientTriethanolamine
BufferingBatyl Alcohol
EmollientBisabolol
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDextran Sulfate
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTocopheryl Glucoside
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialC12-15 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientCyclomethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantLecithin
EmollientSodium PCA
HumectantMica
Cosmetic ColorantPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningPhytonadione Epoxide
AstringentTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingAcrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer
MoisturisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeC10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Water, Alcohol Denat., C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Benzyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Lecithin, Sodium PCA, Mica, Phospholipids, Phytonadione Epoxide, Titanium Dioxide, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This 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 TriglycerideCyclomethicone is a class of silicones used to improve the texture of products.
Their cyclic or circular structure decreases stability. This causes quick evaporation when applied to skin. Cyclomethicones are often used as a carrier for other ingredients. Once it evaporates, it leaves a silky barrier on the skin.
The most popular types of cyclomethicones include D5 and D6.
Learn more about CyclomethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinParaffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumWater. 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