What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Maclura Cochinchinensis Leaf Prenylflavonoids
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pantolactone
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acetic Acid
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Water, Dicaprylyl Ether, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Panthenol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Propanediol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Saccharide Isomerate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Maclura Cochinchinensis Leaf Prenylflavonoids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Pantolactone, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientPiperonyl Glucoside
Skin ProtectingEugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pantolactone
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Coconut Acid, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Linoleate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sucrose Palmitate, Piperonyl Glucoside, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Butylene Glycol, Pantolactone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rose Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate
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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolPantolactone is a synthetically created humectant.
As a humectant, Pantolactone helps draw moisture to the skin. It can help add hydration to your skin.
Phenoxyethanol 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 PropanediolPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.
The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties.
Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilWater. 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
