What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Polybutene
Sucrose
Humectant
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-100 Stearate
Usnea Barbata Extract
Betula Alba Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Salvia Officinalis Leaf
MaskingGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Milk Protein
Skin ConditioningLactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Squalane
Emollient
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8
HumectantPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingDimethicone
Emollient
Isomerized Linoleic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sulfate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Polybutene, Sucrose, Cetyl Esters, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, PEG-100 Stearate, Usnea Barbata Extract, Betula Alba Bud Extract, Polysilicone-11, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Yeast Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Stearic Acid, Milk Protein, Lactis Proteinum, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Squalane, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Cholesterol, Caffeine, PEG-8, Phytosphingosine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Dimethicone, Isomerized Linoleic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl, Potassium Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140, Mica, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientAlbizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Cleansing
Sodium Phytate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Darutoside
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sargassum Pacificum Thallus Extract
EmollientGardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, C13-15 Alkane, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Sorbitan Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Isohexadecane, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Synthetic Beeswax, Polysorbate 60, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Caffeine, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Phytate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Darutoside, Tocopherol, Sargassum Pacificum Thallus Extract, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Citric Acid
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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.
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
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 GlycolThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineCetearyl 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 AlcoholDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinTocopheryl 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
