What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Piper Nigrum Seed Extract
RefreshingTriethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingSarcosine
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Palmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingEDTA
Rapeseed Sophorolipids
AntimicrobialWater, Propylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Piper Nigrum Seed Extract, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Capryloyl Glycine, Sarcosine, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Glycerin, Palmaria Palmata Extract, EDTA, Rapeseed Sophorolipids
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
BHA
Antioxidant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Poloxamer 235
EmulsifyingEpigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Glycine
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOctenidine Hcl
AntimicrobialGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingWater, Coco-Caprylate, Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, BHT, BHA, Retinol, Poloxamer 235, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Ascorbate, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Palmitoyl Glycine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octenidine Hcl, Glyceryl Stearate, Allantoin, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Carbomer, Triethanolamine
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolTriethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineWater. 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
