What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8
HumectantPEG-100 Stearate
Polyacrylate-13
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyisobutene
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Powder
Skin ProtectingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingArtemisia Absinthium Extract
Skin ConditioningArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSucrose Laurate
Emollient
Sodium Glycerophosphate
Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
EmollientPotassium Magnesium Aspartate
BufferingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Propanediol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Diisostearyl Malate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-8, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyacrylate-13, Palmitic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Beeswax, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Polyisobutene, Asiaticoside, Carbomer, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Spirulina Platensis Powder, Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Adenosine, Ceramide AP, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Dextrin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil, Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture, Madecassoside, Citric Acid, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Sucrose Laurate, Sodium Glycerophosphate, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Potassium Magnesium Aspartate, Lysolecithin, Magnesium Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSerine
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Illite Extract
Skin ConditioningHair Extract
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Water
MaskingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sea Water Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Mineral Oil
Skin Protecting
Citric Acid
Buffering
Diglycerin
Humectant
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingNitrogen
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Serine, Tocopherol, Illite Extract, Hair Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Sea Water Extract, Hydrogenated Mineral Oil, Citric Acid, Diglycerin, Sodium Metaphosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Nitrogen, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinLavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. It is considered a fragrancing ingredient.
Lavender imparts a famous scent. While the smell is lovely, this ingredient and may sensitize skin in topical products. This is because about 85% of the oil is made up of linalool and linalyl acetate.
When exposed to air, these two compounds become strong allergens. This ingredient exhibits cytotoxicity at low concentrations; amounts of 0.25% have been shown to damage skin cells.
A study from Japan found this ingredient caused lavender sensitivity after widespread exposure.
Lavender essential oil has some antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the cons of this ingredient may outweight the pros.
More research is needed to confirm lavender essential oil's effects when used in aromatherapy.
Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia OilPhenoxyethanol 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.
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
