What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Silica, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Panthenol, Beta-Glucan, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Cetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Elaeis Guineensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-28
Skin Conditioning
Panthenyl Ethyl Ether
Soybean Glycerides
EmollientAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Amodimethicone
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Carrageenan
Cetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citronellol
Perfuming
Dimethiconol Meadowfoamate
EmollientGeraniol
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingLinalool
Perfuming
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Quaternium-87
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Cetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-28, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Soybean Glycerides, Acacia Senegal Gum, Phospholipids, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Amodimethicone, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Carrageenan, Cetrimonium Bromide, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Citronellol, Dimethiconol Meadowfoamate, Geraniol, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Linalool, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenethyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Quaternium-87, Sodium Benzoate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Trideceth-12, Trideceth-6, C11-15 Pareth-7, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCaprylyl 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 GlycolCetearyl 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 GlycerinWater. 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
