What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantPropanediol
SolventCoconut Alkanes
EmollientPolyester-4
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantEthylhexyl Olivate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantGlutathione
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
HumectantPolysilicone-11
Citric Acid
BufferingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Sorbitol
HumectantTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
AntioxidantAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningAnnona Muricata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientPrunus Domestica Fruit Extract
MoisturisingPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentTamarindus Indica Extract
SmoothingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Propanediol, Coconut Alkanes, Polyester-4, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione, Gold, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Citric Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sorbitol, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Annona Muricata Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Tamarindus Indica Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNiacinamide
SmoothingDimethicone
EmollientC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningPorphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentPrunus Domestica Fruit Extract
MoisturisingAnnona Muricata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Tamarindus Indica Extract
SmoothingRaspberry Ketone
MaskingPullulan
Glucose
HumectantCholesterol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingBenzyl Glycol
SolventPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, C14-22 Alcohols, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Annona Muricata Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Tamarindus Indica Extract, Raspberry Ketone, Pullulan, Glucose, Cholesterol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, PEG-100 Stearate, Carbomer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Dimethiconol, Isohexadecane, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Benzyl Glycol, Phytosphingosine
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
Think of it as a supportive ingredient that helps your gel-creams feel silky, "cloud cream-like", and spread evenly without being greasy.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel evaluated it (along with 22 other acryloyldimethyltaurate polymers) and concluded it's:
Due to its large molecular size, it sits on the surface of skin rather than penetrating it.
Learn more about Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerWe don't have a description for Annona Muricata Fruit Extract yet.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeThis extract comes from the Cabbage Palm, AKA the Açaà berry! It has skin soothing and antioxidant properties.
Acai berries are rich in antioxidants, including ferulic acid (The famous vitamin C stabilizer). Antioxidants protect your skin against damaging free-radical molecules.
You can also find carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, minerals, vitamin A, and Vitamin C in these berries.
Learn more about Euterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractGlycerin (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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract yet.
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract comes from the avocado.
Avocados are rich in fatty acids. About 67% of these fatty acids is made up of oleic acid. Palmitic acid and linoleic acid are also present.
Besides fatty acids, avocados also have B vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium.
Learn more about Persea Gratissima Fruit ExtractPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol 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 PropanediolWe don't have a description for Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Tamarindus Indica Extract yet.
Water. 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 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