What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Isostearate
Emollient
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Lupinus Albus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Saccharide Isomerate, Triolein, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Glyceryl Isostearate, Xylitylglucoside, Isostearyl Alcohol, Jojoba Esters, Lupinus Albus Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Vegetable Oil, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
C15-19 Alkane
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C15-19 Alkane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Glycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier and helps condition the skin. It is amino acid-based.
In higher amounts, it may act as a cleansing agent.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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 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
