What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Methylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Mannitol
Humectant
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Cyclohexasiloxane, Squalane, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Ether, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ceramide NP, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Mannitol, Zea Mays Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Allantoin, Adenosine, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Disodium EDTA, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Magnesium PCA
Humectant
Manganese PCA
HumectantSodium PCA
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Menadione
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Silica, Beeswax, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Arginine, Carbomer, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Isohexadecane, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polysorbate 80, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Parfum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Magnesium PCA, Manganese PCA, Sodium PCA, Zinc PCA, Menadione
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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.
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCetearyl 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 AlcoholGlycerin 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.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
