What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tromethamine
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tromethamine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Heptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPalmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isostearyl Isostearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Glycerin, Squalane, CI 77891, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract, Mica, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Adenosine, Dehydroacetic Acid, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract, Maltodextrin, Tin Oxide, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin
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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.
This 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 TriglycerideGlycerin 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
