What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tricaprylin
Masking
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenylethyl Resorcinol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPrimula Veris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAlchemilla Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AstringentVeronica Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AstringentMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAchillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Tricaprylin, Myristyl Myristate, Cetyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate Se, PEG-100 Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bakuchiol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Tristearate, Isostearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Disodium EDTA, Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Flower Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Veronica Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Xylitol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate
EmulsifyingCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Inositol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
Cosmetic ColorantArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBeheneth-20
EmulsifyingSorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Xylitol, Squalane, Diisostearyl Malate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Myristyl Myristate, Behenyl Alcohol, Microcrystalline Wax, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Inositol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Beheneth-20, Sorbitan Tristearate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491
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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.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholBehenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).
Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinMyristyl Myristate is created from the fatty acids of myristyl alcohol and myristic acid. In skincare, it is an emollient and texture enhancer.
On its own, this ingredient has a comedogenicity index of 5/5. This means it has the potential to clog pores. When diluted with cetyl alcohol or propylene glycol, the comedogenicity will decrease.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Nutmeg, palm kernel oil, and coconut oil all contain this ingredient naturally.
Learn more about Myristyl MyristatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWe don't have a description for Sorbitan Tristearate yet.
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
