What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vegetable Oil, Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Olivate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sorbitan Olivate, C12-16 Alcohols, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dimethiconol, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Stearic Acid, Fructooligosaccharides, Polyquaternium-51, Beta-Glucan, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Carnosine, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glucose, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Cellulose Gum, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Guaiazulene, Polysorbate 60, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Oligopeptide-1
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Silica
Abrasive
Vinyldimethicone
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Olivate
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Yeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Niacinamide, Silica, Vinyldimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, C14-22 Alcohols, Gluconolactone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Cetearyl Olivate, C12-16 Alcohols, Tromethamine, Sorbitan Olivate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Palmitic Acid, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Madecassoside, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Adenosine, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Sodium Phytate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Asiatic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Yeast Ferment Extract
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
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolWe don't have a description for C12-16 Alcohols yet.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in our skin and in many plant and animal sources. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It serves many purposes in skincare, acting as a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, palmitic acid helps soften and smooth the skin by preventing water loss. In cleansers, it helps remove oil and dirt while creating foam.
Its emulsifying properties help stabilize products by keeping water and oil-based ingredients from separating.
This may not be suitable for fungal acne-prone skin, as fatty acids like this can sometimes trigger breakouts in sensitive individuals.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidPanthenol 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 PanthenolSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateWater. 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
