What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Lecithin
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Water, Propanediol, Ethoxydiglycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Copper Tripeptide-1, Panthenol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Hyaluronic Acid, Disodium EDTA
Water 82.5%
Skin ConditioningGlycerin 2.5%
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride 2%
Masking
Oleth-100 1.2%
Propylene Glycol 1.2%
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil 1%
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine 1%
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract 0.8%
Emollient
Triethanolamine 0.8%
BufferingAcrylates Copolymer 0.8%
Sodium PCA 0.7%
Humectant
Niacinamide 0.5%
Smoothing
Betaine 0.5%
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil 0.5%
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil 0.5%
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract 0.4%
BleachingSqualene
Emollient
Mantis Extract 0.4%
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Extract 0.4%
AstringentCeramide AP 0.3%
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol 0.3%
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate 0.3%
Masking
Allantoin 0.3%
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol 0.3%
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Powder 0.2%
Calendula Officinalis Extract 0.2%
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA 0.1%
Chamomilla Vulgaris Extract 0.1%
Skin ProtectingCitrus Sinensis Peel Extract 0.1%
Perfuming
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract 0.1%
MaskingWater 82.5%, Glycerin 2.5%, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride 2%, Oleth-100 1.2%, Propylene Glycol 1.2%, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil 1%, Caffeine 1%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract 0.8%, Triethanolamine 0.8%, Acrylates Copolymer 0.8%, Sodium PCA 0.7%, Niacinamide 0.5%, Betaine 0.5%, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil 0.5%, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil 0.5%, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract 0.4%, Squalene, Mantis Extract 0.4%, Morus Alba Extract 0.4%, Ceramide AP 0.3%, Phenoxyethanol 0.3%, Sodium Benzoate 0.3%, Allantoin 0.3%, Tocopherol 0.3%, Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Powder 0.2%, Calendula Officinalis Extract 0.2%, Disodium EDTA 0.1%, Chamomilla Vulgaris Extract 0.1%, Citrus Sinensis Peel Extract 0.1%, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract 0.1%
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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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinThis 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 TriglycerideCeramide AP is is a skin-identical lipid that mimics what your skin already makes naturally. Ceramides help maintain epidermal integrity and barrier function.
You'll often see this ingredient paired with other ceramides (like ceramide NP), cholesterol, or fatty acids because this combination best mimics the natural lipid mix your skin already has.
The skin's ability to produce ceramides gets disrupted in skin conditions like eczema. This in turn weakens the skin barrier and applying ceramides topically has been shown to replenish what's been lost to restore barrier function.
Most of the studies with Ceramide AP test it as part of a multi-ceramide complex; studies reinforce ceramide AP's role in rebalancing ceramides in skin and improving skin hydration.
Learn more about Ceramide APDisodium 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 EDTAPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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!
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