What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Stearate
Emulsifying
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Punica Granatum Sterols
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Monarda Didyma Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Hull Extract
MoisturisingSilver
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hordeum Distichon Extract
Skin ProtectingTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Betula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Oleate
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion StabilisingCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Isoamyl Laurate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Propanediol, Coconut Alkanes, Dicaprylyl Ether, Polyglyceryl-4 Stearate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Squalane, Punica Granatum Sterols, Linoleic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Monarda Didyma Extract, Oryza Sativa Hull Extract, Silver, Polyglutamic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Lysate, Decyl Oleate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Citric Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Cocos Nucifera Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Linalool, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
PPG-24-Glycereth-24
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Sodium Polyaspartate
HumectantTrehalose
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Polyacrylamide
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Dimethicone, PPG-24-Glycereth-24, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycereth-26, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Sodium Polyaspartate, Trehalose, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Sucrose, Laureth-7, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491
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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.
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 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 DimethiconeGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is a more stable version of lecithin.
It's made by taking lecithin (a phospholipid commonly found in soybeans and egg yolks) and hydrogenating it. This just means the unsaturated fatty acids are turned into saturated ones so they don't go bad as easily.
This ingredient is an emollient, emulsifier, and penetration enhancer. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrogenated Lecithin can form tiny spherical structures made of phospholipid bilayers called liposomes. These liposomes are able to capture compounds inside their structure and deliver them through the skin barrier.
Because phospholipids are a natural component of our cell membranes, this ingredient is inherently compatible with skin.
A 2021 study found lecithin-based surfactants were less harsh and more tolerable comared to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an amino-acid based emulsifier. It is made by combining stearic acid with L-glutamic acid and neutralizing it to a sodium salt.
As an emulsifier, it works mainly as an oil-in-water one and helps keep the oil and water in your formulas blended. It also contributes to a smooth, non-greasy skin feel.
This ingredient is biodegradable and commonly available in natural/COSMOS-certified grades.
Learn more about Sodium Stearoyl GlutamateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
