What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
PEG-10 Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Oil
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Methylpropanediol
SolventSodium Laurate
CleansingCarnosine
Skin Conditioning
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Copaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Elastin
Skin ConditioningLauric Acid
Cleansing
Glycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingIsostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Viola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingTetrahydropiperine
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Panthenol, Dicaprylyl Ether, PEG-10 Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Beeswax, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Asiatic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Oil, Xanthan Gum, Soluble Collagen, Adenosine, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Laurate, Carnosine, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Ceramide NP, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Phospholipids, Elastin, Lauric Acid, Glycoproteins, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Isostearyl Isostearate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Cholesterol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tromethamine, Tetrahydropiperine, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantTrehalose
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,5-Pentanediol
SolventLactobionic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantTremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCitrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate-1
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Gluconolactone, 2,3-Butanediol, Trehalose, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, Phospholipids, Panthenol, 1,5-Pentanediol, Lactobionic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyglutamate, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyacrylate-1, Hydroxyacetophenone
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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids have humectant, emollient, antioxidant properties.
Phospholipids are complex lipids that contain glycerin, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. Some foods that contain phospholipids include soybeans and milk. The phospholipids found in soy come from Lecithin. This ingredient can also be synthetically created.
Due to their hygroscopic nature, they act as both humectants and emollients. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin, while emollients help trap moisture in.
The phospholipids in our skin can be naturally depleted. Replenishing the phospholipids in our skin can help hydrate your skin.
Studies show phospholipids display antioxidant activity and may help with reducing the signs of aging.
This ingredient is non-occlusive.
Some types of phospholipids:
Learn more about PhospholipidsWater. 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
