What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientPetrolatum
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Glycerides
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Panthaica Root Extract
EmollientDisodium Adenosine Triphosphate
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Soybean Extract
Skin ConditioningKojic Acid
Antioxidant
Magnolia Obovata Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMucuna Birdwoodiana Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract
MaskingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Tabebuia Impetiginosa Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Algin
Masking
Benzophenone-5
UV Absorber
Cholesterol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Disodium Succinate
MaskingEthyl Oleate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Isohexadecane
EmollientLecithin
Emollient
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentOleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl Oleate
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Succinic Acid
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Petrolatum, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Glycerides, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Dioscorea Panthaica Root Extract, Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Soybean Extract, Kojic Acid, Magnolia Obovata Bark Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Mucuna Birdwoodiana Stem Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Tabebuia Impetiginosa Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Algin, Benzophenone-5, Cholesterol, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Succinate, Ethyl Oleate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isohexadecane, Lecithin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Oleyl Alcohol, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Phytosteryl Oleate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Succinic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Caramel
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Petrolatum
Emollient
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Petrolatum, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Phosphate, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholCholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolDimethicone 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 GlycerinPetrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.
Learn more about PetrolatumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
