What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Arginine, Panthenol, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglutamic Acid, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Betaine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Mica, Salicylic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, C14-22 Alcohols, Xanthan Gum, Isoamyl Laurate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Soluble Collagen, Tin Oxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Linalool
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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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
