What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSqualane
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientSisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
MaskingXylitylglucoside
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePropylene Glycol
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantPEG-75 Stearate
Xylitol
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingColostrum
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingCeteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingMimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBiosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRhizobian Gum
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialSorbic Acid
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientDiaminopropionoyl Tripeptide-33
Skin ConditioningWater, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Squalane, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil, Xylitylglucoside, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Anhydroxylitol, PEG-75 Stearate, Xylitol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Colostrum, Triethanolamine, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rhizobian Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Diaminopropionoyl Tripeptide-33
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantMaltooligosyl Glucoside
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningRhizobian Gum
Chondrus Crispus
MaskingAcetyl Hexapeptide-49
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPectin
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningSerine
MaskingGlucose
HumectantCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
MaskingMentha Viridis Leaf Oil
AstringentHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantXanthan Gum
Emulsifying3-Hexenol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialLimonene
PerfumingWater, Sodium Gluconate, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Rhizobian Gum, Chondrus Crispus, Acetyl Hexapeptide-49, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pectin, Arginine, Proline, Serine, Glucose, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Xanthan Gum, 3-Hexenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Biosaccharide Gum-2 yet.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
We don't have a description for Rhizobian Gum yet.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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