What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantIsohexadecane
EmollientPotassium Laureth Phosphate
EmulsifyingOligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantHamamelis Virginiana Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCamellia Sinensis Extract
AntioxidantSalicylic Acid
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeMethylparaben
PreservativeParfum
MaskingFucus Vesiculosus Extract
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Isohexadecane, Potassium Laureth Phosphate, Oligopeptide-1, Propylene Glycol, Trehalose, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Parfum, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Xanthan Gum, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
StabilisingGlycerin
HumectantCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientCaffeoyl Tripeptide-1
AntioxidantPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Extract
AstringentSophora Flavescens Root Extract
AntioxidantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAdenosine
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Niacinamide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Caffeoyl Tripeptide-1, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Adenosine, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin 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