What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientVinyldimethicone
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Amino Esters-1
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientMagnesium Chloride
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicPearl Powder
Lawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract
MaskingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin, Betaine, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Vinyldimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl Glucoside, Glucose, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Madecassoside, Butylene Glycol, Fructose, Fructooligosaccharides, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Phytate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polysorbate 80, Silica, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Amino Esters-1, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Guaiazulene, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Magnesium Chloride, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Pearl Powder, Lawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Calcium Gluconate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Yeast Extract, Cyanocobalamin
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Cyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingAcrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer
MoisturisingParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Polysorbate 85
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Benzyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer, Paraffinum Liquidum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Carbomer, Parfum, BHT, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Polysorbate 85, Phenoxyethanol, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 20, CI 42090, CI 19140
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 GlycolCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that 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. Just 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.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
