What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-7 Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium EDTA
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Starch
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium PCA, Hyaluronic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-7 Hcl, Tetrasodium EDTA, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lactic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Water, Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
