What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Algae Extract
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientSucrose
Humectant
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Algae Extract, Arginine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Sucrose, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Panthenol, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Cetyl Esters, Ceteareth-20, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningC15-19 Alkane
SolventCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Shea Butterate
EmollientLauryl Glucoside
CleansingMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dodecane
Perfuming
Hexadecane
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, C15-19 Alkane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Isopropyl Shea Butterate, Lauryl Glucoside, Myristyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dodecane, Hexadecane, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
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 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.
Tocopheryl 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
