What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyacrylate-13
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningCardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningDarutoside
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Alanyl Glutamine
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bisabolol
Masking
Tribehenin
Emollient
PEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone
Emollient
Laureth-23
CleansingLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Serum Albumin
HumectantSodium Chloride
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Esters, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octyldodecanol, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylate-13, Alpha-Arbutin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ceramide Ng, Sodium Hyaluronate, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Darutoside, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phospholipids, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone, Alanyl Glutamine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bisabolol, Tribehenin, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Lactic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Behenyl Alcohol, Serum Albumin, Sodium Chloride
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningIsostearyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Polysilicone-11
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingLactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Pyridoxine Dipalmitate
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum
Emollient
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Quaternium-90 Bentonite
PEG-8
HumectantPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone Silylate
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Water, Isostearyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, Polysilicone-11, Butylene Glycol, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Lactis Proteinum, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Cholesterol, Linoleic Acid, Glycerin, Sucrose, Pyridoxine Dipalmitate, Petrolatum, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Caffeine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Laurate, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, PEG-8, Phytosphingosine, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Dimethicone Silylate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Propylene Carbonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDimethicone 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 GlycerinChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTocopheryl 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
