What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
PEG-10 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Seed Water
Antimicrobial
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, PEG-10 Isostearate, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa Seed Water, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Water, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Thymus Mastichina Flower Oil
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Water, Beeswax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearic Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Sorbitan Stearate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopherol, Phytosterols, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Madecassoside, Allantoin, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Thymus Mastichina Flower Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
