What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientDiethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Steareth-21
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Isohexadecane
Emollient7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSteareth-2
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Potassium Stearate
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Phytic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Steareth-21, Glyceryl Stearate, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Isohexadecane, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Steareth-2, Cetyl Alcohol, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Potassium Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, Phytic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Alumina
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Juglans Regia Leaf Extract
Abrasive
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Caprylyl Methicone, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Chloride, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Alumina, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Juglans Regia Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum
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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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
