What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Simethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Simethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oleic Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Squalane, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA
Sucrose
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Shell Powder
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCitrus Reticulata Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantSucrose, Propanediol, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Polysorbate 20, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Shell Powder, Parfum, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Water, Citrus Reticulata Extract, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool, CI 15985
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
