What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Cocoglycerides
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phosphatidylserine
Emulsion StabilisingGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, Cocoglycerides, Squalane, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phosphatidylserine, Glycolipids, Phospholipids, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Inulin
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Mannitol
Humectant
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingTropaeolum Majus Extract
AntimicrobialPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Dioleate
Emollient
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Gluconolactone, Betaine Salicylate, Azelaic Acid, Inulin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Lactobacillus Ferment, Niacinamide, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Phosphatidylcholine, Beta-Sitosterol, Mannitol, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tropaeolum Majus Extract, Phytosphingosine, Tocopherol, Triolein, Sorbitan Oleate, Glyceryl Dioleate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Lactic Acid, Cetrimonium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Salicylate, Parfum
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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.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide and formally known as ceramide 3.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. 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 AP
Ceramide EOP
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinPhytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin as a building block for ceramides.. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine contributes to your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.
Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.
Fun fact: Phytosphingosine is abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about PhytosphingosineWater. 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
