What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientIsopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Wine Extract
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Mineral Salts
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
C12-13 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolyacrylamide
Osmanthus Fragrans Flower Extract
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingOxothiazolidine
Skin ProtectingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oleic Acid
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Isostearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Wine Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rose Extract, Ceramide NP, Sucrose, Glycine Soja Oil, Mineral Salts, Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, C12-13 Pareth-3, Lecithin, Dimethiconol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polyacrylamide, Osmanthus Fragrans Flower Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Disodium EDTA, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Sorbitol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Laureth-7, Oxothiazolidine, Panthenol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oleic Acid, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Methylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingPropylparaben
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Methylparaben, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Phosphate, Propylparaben, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 TriglycerideCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 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
