What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Smithsonite Extract
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientMethylpropanediol
SolventHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Tapioca Starch
Secale Cereale Seed Extract
Abrasive
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHelichrysum Stoechas Extract
TonicHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Plantago Lanceolata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Diaminopropionoyl Tripeptide-33
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Isomalt
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingWater, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C10-18 Triglycerides, Smithsonite Extract, Glycerin, C12-16 Alcohols, Methylpropanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Tapioca Starch, Secale Cereale Seed Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Helichrysum Stoechas Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Plantago Lanceolata Seed Extract, Lycium Barbarum Callus Culture Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Diaminopropionoyl Tripeptide-33, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Isomalt, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Phenethyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Amniotic Fluid
MoisturisingGlycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polysorbate 40
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPEG-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Tea-Stearate
CleansingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Myrtus Communis Extract
AstringentMimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingAllium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin Conditioning
Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Urea
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Rhizobian Gum
Tea-Lactate
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Magnesium Chloride
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Vinegar
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sorbitol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Propylene Glycol, Amniotic Fluid, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Polysorbate 40, Palmitic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-2 Stearate, Tea-Stearate, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Hyaluronate, Myrtus Communis Extract, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Yeast Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Allantoin, Urea, Serine, Rhizobian Gum, Tea-Lactate, Citric Acid, Sodium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Magnesium Chloride, Niacinamide, Vinegar, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone, Pyridoxine Hcl, Thiamine Hcl, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbitol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Alcohol, Sorbic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl 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 Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinPalmitic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in our skin and in many plant and animal sources. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It serves many purposes in skincare, acting as a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, palmitic acid helps soften and smooth the skin by preventing water loss. In cleansers, it helps remove oil and dirt while creating foam.
Its emulsifying properties help stabilize products by keeping water and oil-based ingredients from separating.
This may not be suitable for fungal acne-prone skin, as fatty acids like this can sometimes trigger breakouts in sensitive individuals.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidWater. 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
