What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
HumectantCyclomethicone
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPentaerythrityl Distearate
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningHimanthalia Elongata Extract
Skin ProtectingEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasivePteris Multifida Extract
AntioxidantCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientSalvia Officinalis Oil
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Tromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingFructooligosaccharides
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Dextrin
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Bisabolol
MaskingPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSucrose Distearate
EmollientCholesterol
EmollientPyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Cyclomethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Himanthalia Elongata Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Malt Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Pteris Multifida Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Methylpropanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Bisabolol, Polyquaternium-51, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sucrose Distearate, Cholesterol, Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantSqualane
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantBakuchiol
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
BufferingSodium Phytate
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
BufferingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLinoleic Acid
CleansingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingArnica Montana Flower Extract
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningBorago Officinalis Extract
EmollientCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeLactic Acid
BufferingTripeptide-29
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture
AntioxidantLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientArctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
AbrasiveCaesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Squalane, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Diheptyl Succinate, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Bakuchiol, Tocopherol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Azelaic Acid, Zinc Oxide, Xanthan Gum, Linoleic Acid, Cetearyl Glucoside, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax, Borago Officinalis Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Lactic Acid, Tripeptide-29, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Water, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tin Oxide, Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin (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 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