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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Reticulata Fruit
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Fruit, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Trideceth-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Phenoxyethanol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Xylitol
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
PPG-5-Laureth-5
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPhyllostachys Bambusoides Juice, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Trehalose, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Xylitol, Anhydroxylitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sucrose Stearate, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xylitylglucoside, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Propylene Glycol, PEG-40 Stearate, PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol, PPG-5-Laureth-5, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant.
Much like its predecessor, anhydroxylitol is a humectant. Humectants attract and hold water to moisturize the skin.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol (24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
This ingredient is often derived from plants such as wood and sugarcane.
Learn more about AnhydroxylitolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid. It is used as an absorber, emollient, and stabilizer.
This ingredient is a super-absorbent polymer - meaning it can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolXylitylglucoside is created from xylitol and glucose, two humectants.
Not surprisingly, this ingredient is also a humectant. It attracts and holds water in your skin, helping to maintain hydration.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol(24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
Learn more about Xylitylglucoside
