What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract
SmoothingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningTapioca Starch
Kaolin
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Zinc Ricinoleate
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylcellulose
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Acetate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Water, Tapioca Starch, Kaolin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triethyl Citrate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Glycerin, Sorbitan Stearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Xylitol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Glycolic Acid, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Tapioca Starch
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate
AntimicrobialAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualene
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Triethyl Citrate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tapioca Starch, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol, Beta-Sitosterol, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Squalene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinGlycerin 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 GlycerinPolymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneTapioca starch is a thickening agent and is made from the cassava root, also known as yucca.
According to a manufacturer, it is an excellent talc replacement.
It is gluten-free.
Learn more about Tapioca StarchTocopherol (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 TocopherolTriethyl Citrate comes from citric acid. It has masking, perfuming, and solvent properties. As a solvent, this ingredient helps disperse ingredients evenly in skincare.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient can:
According to perfume manufacturers, this ingredient is almost odorless but has a mild fruity, wine and plum scent. It can be used to mask the scent of other ingredients.
This ingredient can be plant-sourced or synthetic; it can naturally be found in cabbage and white wine.
Learn more about Triethyl CitrateWater. 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
