What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycine Soja Oil
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Linoleate
EmollientSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCupressus Sempervirens Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Water
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientGlyceryl Linolenate
EmollientFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingPolygonum Cuspidatum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningCedrus Deodara Wood Oil
MaskingCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Oil
MaskingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientHyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingBorago Officinalis Extract
EmollientLavandula Hybrida Oil
EmollientCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
MaskingCopaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingNiacinamide
SmoothingCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningLitsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
MaskingZanthoxylum Schinifolium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCymbopogon Martini Oil
MaskingCitrus Nobilis Oil
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingGlycine Soja Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Glyceryl Linoleate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Water, Panthenol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Linolenate, Folic Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Borago Officinalis Extract, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Niacinamide, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Zanthoxylum Schinifolium Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Nobilis Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientAmber Powder
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientPlukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
EmollientHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingVigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
PerfumingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingEthylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Amber Powder, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene
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 TriglycerideCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.
Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilEthylhexylglycerin (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.
This oil is derived from the leaves of Eucalyptus Globulus, a type of Eucalyptus tree native to Australia.
Though this oil shows antibacterial and antioxidant activity, it is also a known skin-irritant due to its fragrance components.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.
It is an emollient, emulsifier, and gentle cleanser. As an emollient, it helps trap moisture to keep skin soft and hydrated. Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating.
This ingredient is common in oil-based products. This is because it helps oil-ingredients be easily washed away without leaving a residue.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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