What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
Potassium Methoxysalicylate
BleachingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Palm Oil
Emollient
Beheneth-20
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
Emollient
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
CleansingCrataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Serine
Masking
Inositol
Humectant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantRetinyl Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potentilla Erecta Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTheanine
Emollient
Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract
TonicSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningBupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Microcrystalline Wax, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Trehalose, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer, Potassium Methoxysalicylate, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Beheneth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Myristyl Myristate, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Citrate, BHT, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Parfum, Sodium Metabisulfite, Citric Acid, Sodium Metaphosphate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, CI 77492, Limonene, Linalool, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Geraniol, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Benzyl Benzoate, Serine, Inositol, CI 77491, Retinyl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Potentilla Erecta Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Zea Mays Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Theanine, Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Benzoic Acid, Hydrolyzed Silk, Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Myristate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
MaskingRosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract
Perfuming
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeteareth-33
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Myristate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caffeine, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Bisabolol, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Adenosine, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ceteareth-33, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, BHT
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTButylene 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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobutenePhenoxyethanol 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.
Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
