What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCetyl Alcohol
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG-8
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantSucrose
HumectantSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
Trehalose
HumectantMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingTriticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningCladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingPEG-75
HumectantCaffeine
Skin ConditioningPantethine
EmollientSorbitol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantOryzanol
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingDextrin
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-8, Glycereth-26, Sucrose, Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Trehalose, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, PEG-75, Caffeine, Pantethine, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Oryzanol, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Phytosterols, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexylene Glycol, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, CI 14700, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientGossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientDiglycerin
HumectantMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingLecithin
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
MaskingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDisodium EDTA
Methylparaben
PreservativeHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingButylparaben
MaskingEthylparaben
PreservativeLimonene
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingPropylparaben
PreservativeCitronellol
PerfumingCinnamyl Alcohol
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingCitric Acid
BufferingCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Diglycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Propylparaben, Citronellol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citric Acid, CI 14700
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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.
Ci 14700, also known as Red No. 4, is a synthetic red dye derived from petroleum. It is water soluble.
Disodium 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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