What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructan
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Saponins
CleansingSoluble Proteoglycan
Skin ConditioningNonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vinyldimethicone
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Propanediol
Solvent
Algin
Masking
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Mineral Salts
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantSodium Phosphate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sucrose
Humectant
Dextran
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Betaine, Lactobacillus Ferment, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructan, Inulin, Panthenol, Beta-Glucan, Adenosine, Saponins, Soluble Proteoglycan, Nonapeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Pentapeptide-3, Hexapeptide-9, Oligopeptide-2, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vinyldimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Tromethamine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Maltodextrin, Propanediol, Algin, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopherol, Mineral Salts, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Sodium Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sucrose, Dextran, Disodium Phosphate, Parfum
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Betula Alba Juice
AstringentHippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopentyldiol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Arginine, Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Olivate, Betula Alba Juice, Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Ectoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Linoleic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Polyglutamic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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
