What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCocoglycerides
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-6 Olivate
EmulsifyingDiethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin ConditioningKaolin
AbrasiveBentonite
AbsorbentHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningCurcumin
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantNiacinamide
SmoothingGlycerin
HumectantMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantMica
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingJojoba Esters
EmollientSodium Phytate
Alumina
AbrasiveAsparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Reticulata Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCitrus Reticulata Leaf Oil
MaskingBenzyl Acetate
MaskingGeraniol
PerfumingLavandula Hybrida Oil
EmollientCitral
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingDecanal
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Flower Oil
PerfumingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeTin Oxide
AbrasiveIron Oxides
C13-16 Isoparaffin
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Coco-Caprylate, Titanium Dioxide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cocoglycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceteareth-6 Olivate, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Kaolin, Bentonite, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Triheptanoin, Curcumin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Mica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Phytate, Alumina, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Caffeine, Silica, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil, Benzyl Acetate, Geraniol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Citral, Linalool, Decanal, Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSorbitol
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAvocado Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
CleansingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantAsparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Syriacus Callus Extract
AntioxidantHamamelis Virginiana Water
AstringentAvena Sativa Bran Extract
AbrasiveHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
MaskingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingMethylpropanediol
SolventSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sorbic Acid
PreservativeBenzoic Acid
MaskingSodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Xanthan Gum, Avocado Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Hibiscus Syriacus Callus Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Caprylyl Glycol, Isoamyl Laurate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Maltodextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenethyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract is from brown seaweed that grows in the northern Atlantic Ocean. It is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage our skin cells.
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract is also used to enhance the texture of products.
Asparagopsis Armata Extract is from seaweed. It is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These molecules damage our cells.
Asparagopsis Armata Extract may also be used to enhance the texture of products.
Ongoing research shows Asparagopsis Armata Extract may have antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Asparagopsis Armata ExtractGlycerin 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 PanthenolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolWater. 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