What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Distarch Phosphate
Absorbent4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlobularia Alypum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pantolactone
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Polyisobutene
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xylitol
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Distarch Phosphate, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Bisabolol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Globularia Alypum Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Polyisobutene, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium PCA, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Stearate
CleansingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Sea Water
HumectantMatrixyl 3000
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Thioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Euphrasia Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialHelichrysum Italicum Flower Oil
Masking
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Bear Oil
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phytic Acid
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingAvena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Masking
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningArnica Montana Flower
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Glycolic Acid, Dimethyl Sulfone, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Squalane, Lactic Acid, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Stearyl Alcohol, Potassium Stearate, Ascorbic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sea Water, Matrixyl 3000, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Carbomer, Arginine, Beeswax, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Thioctic Acid, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Euphrasia Officinalis Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Bear Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Ubiquinone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phytic Acid, Phospholipids, Pyrus Malus Juice, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Avena Sativa Peptide, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sclerotium Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Pantothenic Acid, Arnica Montana Flower, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
This 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
