What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isohexadecane
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Squalane
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCanavalia Gladiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingCeratonia Siliqua Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Dipeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Alpha-Arbutin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isohexadecane, Betaine, Ceramide NP, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Adenosine, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glutathione, Squalane, Allantoin, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Canavalia Gladiata Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Dipeptide-1, Tripeptide-2, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7, Dipeptide-4, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Chlorphenesin, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, Phytosterols, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Water
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Butter
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Parfum
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Carbonate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Butter, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Parfum, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Carbonate, Tocopherol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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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 a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
