What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTrisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
Abrasive
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWine Extract
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Water, Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Trisiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Lactobacillus Ferment, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Wine Extract, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Citrate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Microcrystalline Cellulose, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopherol, Saccharide Isomerate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Cellulose Gum, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride
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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.
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 GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolDimethicone 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 DimethiconeDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer is a type of silicone.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateTocopherol (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 Water
