What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
AbrasiveMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientSqualane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
BufferingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCandelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingMalic Acid
BufferingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBetaine
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Kaolin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Zinc Oxide, Citric Acid, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantC10-18 Triglycerides
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Alcohol
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
HumectantRosa Canina Seed Oil
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientTephrosia Purpurea Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCaesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantPropanediol
SolventCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
HumectantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
AbrasiveCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCalcium Titanium Borosilicate
AbrasiveWater, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, C10-18 Triglycerides, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Tephrosia Purpurea Seed Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Carbomer, Betaine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Silica, Mica, CI 77891, Tin Oxide, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract is also known as Ivy Gourd Fruit Extract. It has skin conditioning properties.
Corallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.
Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.
Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.
Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.
Learn more about Corallina Officinalis ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted effects and reactions from a product. These metal ions may come from water and are found in miniscule amounts.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate can also help other preservatives be more effective.
Water. 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