What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Anisate
Antimicrobial1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Carbomer, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Panthenol, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Anisate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCalophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
AntimicrobialCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventPolycitronellol Acetate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningUndecane
EmollientPalmitic Acid
EmollientRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPseudozyma Epicola/Olive Fruit Oil Ferment Filtrate
HumectantTridecane
PerfumingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingGlycine Soja Sterols
EmollientCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningWater, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polycitronellol Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Undecane, Palmitic Acid, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pseudozyma Epicola/Olive Fruit Oil Ferment Filtrate, Tridecane, C14-22 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenol, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Glucoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Ceramide NP, Citric Acid, Glycine Soja Sterols, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Dimethicone 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 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 PanthenolStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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