What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningLactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Petrolatum
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPEG-8
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Butylene Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Glyceryl Stearate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Lactis Proteinum, Caffeine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sucrose, Petrolatum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Hexylene Glycol, PEG-8, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 7%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Guanosine
Skin ConditioningCyathea Medullaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Steareth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cinnamic Acid
Perfuming
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Geraniol
Perfuming
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 7%, Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Alcohol Denat., Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Guanosine, Cyathea Medullaris Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 17200, Sodium Levulinate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, PEG-8 Laurate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Polyglycerin-3, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Steareth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Limonene, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamic Acid, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Geraniol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Disodium EDTA, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Levulinic Acid, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl 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 GlycolCetyl 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 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 DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium 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
