What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Tridecyl Stearate
Emollient
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
EmulsifyingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
PEG-100 Stearate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Tridecyl Stearate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140, CI 15985, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tridecyl Stearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
Propanediol
Solvent
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Centaurium Erythraea Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTamarindus Indica Seed Extract
EmollientSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPadina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Creatine
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Butter
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientSodium PCA
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Butylene Glycol, Tridecyl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Propanediol, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Centaurium Erythraea Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, Tamarindus Indica Seed Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Creatine, Yeast Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Simmondsia Chinensis Butter, Trehalose, Phytosterols, Adenosine Phosphate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Sodium PCA, PEG-100 Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Dimethicone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Carbomer, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Silica, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool, Caramel, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholCI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140This extract comes from cucumber. Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.
Cucumbers have anti-inflammatory, barrier repair, and hydrating properties.
They contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin.
The amino acids found in cucumbers help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle (it's an important part of our skin barrier). This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.
Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, this is generally a non-irritating ingredient.
Fun fact: Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.
Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractDimethicone 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 DimethiconeWe don't have a description for Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate yet.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinHelianthus Annuus Seedcake is an exfoliant and isn't fungal acne safe.
We don't have a description for Hordeum Vulgare Extract yet.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate is an emollient and emulsifier. It is created from a mixture of fatty acids.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateTridecyl Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Tridecyl Trimellitate is a synthetic ingredient with emollient and skin conditioning properties. It also acts as a texture enhancer and helps products spread easily without feeling greasy.
As an emollient, it forms a light layer on the skin that keeps moisture in and improves water resistance. This is why you'll often find this ingredient in eye creams and other rich treatments.
This ingredient is seen as the elegant alternative to mineral oil.
Learn more about Tridecyl TrimellitateWater. 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
