What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthyl Oleate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantC13-15 Alkane
SolventC15-19 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Squalane
Emollient
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMethylpropanediol
SolventDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Cellulose Acetate
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Glycol Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Ethyl Oleate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, CI 77891, C13-15 Alkane, C15-19 Alkane, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Glyceryl Behenate, Propanediol, Squalane, CI 77492, Methylpropanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water, Silica, Cellulose Acetate, Magnesium Stearate, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, CI 77491, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract
Emollient
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Xylitol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentTetrasodium EDTA
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sempervivum Tectorum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Coco-Caprylate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, C14-22 Alcohols, Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Carbomer, Beta-Sitosterol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Parfum, Xylitol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Chlorphenesin, Saccharide Isomerate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Glycolic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactic Acid, Sempervivum Tectorum Extract, Sodium Chloride, Mandelic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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
