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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAcrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAlteromonas Ferment Filtrate
HumectantLitchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Jojoba Esters, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Colloidal Oatmeal 2%
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Polysilicone-11
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Laureth-23
CleansingLaureth-12
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningColloidal Oatmeal 2%, Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Dimethicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Polysilicone-11, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Allantoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Beeswax, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Bisabolol, Disodium EDTA, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Laureth-4, Laureth-23, Laureth-12, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is a synthetic powder used as an absorbent, thickener, and anti-caking agent.
As an absorbent, it is great at mattifying skin by soaking up the oil. This is why you'll find it in a range of products from makeup to moisturizers.
This ingredient is considered a modified starch. Starch can also be found naturally in plants.
One study from 1991 found that 5% of this ingredient enhanced titanium dioxide SPF by as much as 40%. The study found 1% titanium dioxide had a 5.6 SPF and adding 5% of aluminum starch octenylsuccinate boosted it to an SPF of 8.1
Although “aluminum” in an ingredient name can raise red flags for some consumers, the form and usage context matter significantly. For typical topical applications, there is no substantial evidence of health risks - such as cancer, neurotoxicity, or systemic “aluminum overload.”
Learn more about Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCaprylyl 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 AlcoholDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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
