What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylamide
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin ConditioningC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
Magnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Alcohol Denat., Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Polysorbate 20, Propanediol, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Propylene Glycol, Caffeine, Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, BHT, Magnesium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%
Water
Skin ConditioningBehenoxy Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Lysozyme
Skin ConditioningCocoyl Argininamide
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylamide
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Mirabilis Jalapa Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Carboxymethyl Betaglucan
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Cocoglycerides
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Syringa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMyristoyl Tetrapeptide-13
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingBenzoyl Peroxide 2.5%, Water, Behenoxy Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Lysozyme, Cocoyl Argininamide, Polyacrylamide, Capryloyl Glycine, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Tocopheryl Acetate, Decylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Mirabilis Jalapa Extract, Sodium Carboxymethyl Betaglucan, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Cocoglycerides, Maltodextrin, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Beta-Glucan, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-13, Tromethamine
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
C13-14 Isoparaffin is a synthetic emollient, solvent, and thickening agent. It helps soften skin and improves spreadability without leaving a greasy residue.
This ingredient has been found to be non-sensitizing and safe for use in cosmetics.
Two things floating around online that cause fear-mongering:
There's one scary-sounding study related to kidney tumors in male rats; this depends on a protein called alpha-2u-globulin that binds the ingredient and clogs up kidney cells. Female rats barely make this protein, and humans don't make it at all so this effect cannot happen to us. Regulatory bodies have states this rat-only pathway shouldn't be used to judge human risk.
The other thing you'll see is 1,4-dioxane being a trace byproduct that can form during manufacturing of petroleum-derived ingredients. This is a real, but heavily managed/monitored issue. This byproduct is removed through purification steps before the ingredients goes into the formula. Regulatory bodies also actively monitor residual levels for safety.
One last thing to note: this ingredient is a pure hydrocarbon with no fatty-acid or ester chains for Malassezia to feed on, so it's considered fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C13-14 IsoparaffinCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeLaureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.
This ingredient is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.
Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.
It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about PolyacrylamidePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
