What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid Polypeptide
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycine Soja Phytoplacenta Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPteris Multifida Extract
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract
Skin ProtectingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Oligopeptide-34
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dextran Sulfate
Gel Forming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-29
Skin Conditioning
Folic Acid
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Decapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Decapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-24
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Nicotinoyl Tripeptide-35
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-29
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-2
Bleaching
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-6
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Acetyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Isohexadecane, Triethylhexanoin, Methyl Trimethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Cocoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Adenosine, Fructooligosaccharides, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Beta-Glucan, Cholesterol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Myristic Acid, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Lecithin, Alcohol, Glycine Soja Phytoplacenta Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Pteris Multifida Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycine Soja Protein, Sodium Benzoate, Superoxide Dismutase, Oligopeptide-34, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, Potassium Sorbate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-29, Folic Acid, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Decapeptide-4, Acetyl Decapeptide-3, Oligopeptide-24, Nonapeptide-7, Nicotinoyl Tripeptide-35, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-29, Hexapeptide-12, Hexapeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Tripeptide-2, Dipeptide-1, Pentapeptide-3, Tripeptide-3, Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl, Dipeptide-2, Dipeptide-4, Oligopeptide-6, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-9
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningAstaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Jojoba Esters, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetyl Palmitate, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Sorbitan Palmitate, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Astaxanthin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Citric Acid
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate Se is a self-emulsifying (SE) form of glyceryl stearate. Self-emusifying means this ingredient automatically blends with water. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent.
As an emulsifier, Glyceryl Stearate Se prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant, meaning it helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants help gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants so they may be rinsed away easily.
Emollients help your skin stay smooth and soft. It does so by creating a film on top of the skin that helps trap moisture in.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate SeThis synthetic peptide is created from lysine, valine, and palmitic acid.
According to the manufacturer, in-vitro studies show tissue growth and collagen synthesis. Another in-vivo study found 60 volunteers saw a significant reduction in wrinkles after 84 days.
Due to its palmitic acid base, this peptide may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
