What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingIsohexadecane
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
BHA
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide, Isohexadecane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinol, Disodium EDTA, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 80, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, BHT, BHA
Citrus Junos Fruit Water
Masking
Vigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Water
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Glycine Soja Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Max Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Aestivum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAlisma Orientale Tuber Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingSmilax Glabra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Artemisia Annua Extract
MaskingOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Stellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningGlycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingDextrin
AbsorbentTromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPropanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Citrus Junos Fruit Water, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Methylpropanediol, Water, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Methyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Betaine, Behenyl Alcohol, Adenosine, Panthenol, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Glycine Soja Peptide, Avena Sativa Peptide, Glycine Max Polypeptide, Triticum Aestivum Peptide, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Alisma Orientale Tuber Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Smilax Glabra Root Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Stellaria Media Extract, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Glycoproteins, Maltodextrin, Cellulose Gum, Dextrin, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
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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.
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 a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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 Water
