What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventGlycereth-26
HumectantSqualane
EmollientCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Arachis Hypogaea Oil
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningBerberis Vulgaris Fruit Extract
EmollientMalt Juice
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Leaf Extract
EmollientPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingButylene Glycol
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Oxide
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Methylparaben
PreservativeParfum
MaskingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Squalane, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Sorbitol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Retinyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Phytosterols, Berberis Vulgaris Fruit Extract, Malt Juice, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Maltodextrin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Potassium Oxide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Parfum, Cyanocobalamin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantNeopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientC13-15 Alkane
SolventDimethicone
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientPEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingButylene Glycol
HumectantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingVitex Agnus Castus Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCymbopogon Martini Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingMichelia Alba Flower Oil
MaskingPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSilk Amino Acids
HumectantLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, C13-15 Alkane, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cyclomethicone, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Michelia Alba Flower Oil, Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Silk Amino Acids, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide AP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide NP
Ceramide EOP
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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