What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Malva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Steareth-21
CleansingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingFaex
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Alcohol, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Steareth-2, Jojoba Esters, Steareth-21, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Chlorphenesin, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Parfum, Lecithin, Sodium Hydroxide, Faex, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Tribehenin
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientWater, Glycerin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Polysorbate 60, Tribehenin, Isopropyl Myristate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Propylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isohexadecane, Glyceryl Caprylate
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
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied.
It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin.
A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinGlycerin (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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
