What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Dromiceius Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PEG-40 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Urea
Buffering
Mannitol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Panthenyl Ethyl Ether
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Oenothera Biennis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlucosamine Hcl
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentTetrasodium EDTA
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Glycosaminoglycans
EmollientBambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Petrolatum, Sorbitol, Dromiceius Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Urea, Mannitol, Dimethicone, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butylene Glycol, Oenothera Biennis Root Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Carbomer, Glucosamine Hcl, Allantoin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Aminomethyl Propanol, Pisum Sativum Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Glycosaminoglycans, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Yeast Extract, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Phytate
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Citrate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract, Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Xanthan Gum, CI 77891, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Adenosine, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Geraniol, Linalool, CI 77491, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, CI 77492, Sodium Citrate, Parfum, Citronellol
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinPotassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl PhosphateWater. 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
