What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Dimethicone
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantCopper Lysinate/Prolinate
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCeramide 3
Skin ConditioningAminobutyric Acid
Biosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantAgar
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentPvp
Emulsion StabilisingPolyvinyl Alcohol
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientAcrylates Copolymer
Parfum
MaskingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Methylglucoside Phosphate
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientPolyvinyl Acetate
Emulsion StabilisingPolysilicone-11
CI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Stearyl Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Copper Lysinate/Prolinate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide 3, Aminobutyric Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Agar, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pvp, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Acrylates Copolymer, Parfum, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Methylglucoside Phosphate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyvinyl Acetate, Polysilicone-11, CI 77120, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cholesterol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Phytosphingosine, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientJojoba Esters
EmollientLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientJojoba Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
EmollientTremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Nobilis Oil
MaskingPelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil
PerfumingTocopherol
AntioxidantBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingSalicylic Acid
MaskingSorbic Acid
PreservativeLimonene
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters, Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Stearyl Alcohol, Jojoba Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Pentylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Hydrolyzed Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Nobilis Oil, Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolGlycerin 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 GlycerinLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolWater. 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