What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientSorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingPropanediol
SolventBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCetyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Flour
AbrasiveCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingSilica
AbrasiveSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
AntimicrobialGlucose
HumectantCitrus Reticulata Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Clementina Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Sinensis Peel Extract
PerfumingAverrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLitchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentMangifera Indica Juice
Skin ConditioningPrunus Cerasus Fruit Extract
AntioxidantPunica Granatum Bark Extract
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningCaprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin ProtectingSodium Carbonate
BufferingDextran
Water, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cetyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polyglutamic Acid, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Glucose, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Citrus Clementina Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Extract, Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Juice, Prunus Cerasus Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Bark Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Sodium Carbonate, Dextran
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientEthylhexyl Olivate
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientSqualane
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Unsaponifiables
AntioxidantStearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Linoleic Acid
CleansingPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Unsaponifiables, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Ceramide NP, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycolipids, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Behenyl 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 AlcoholCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
This oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum