What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Polysilicone-11
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
Preservative
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Panthenol, Xylitylglucoside, Polysilicone-11, Stearic Acid, Anhydroxylitol, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitol, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylpropanediol
SolventCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Hydrogen Peroxide
AntimicrobialSodium Hydroxide
BufferingO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Diheptyl Succinate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides, Phenoxyethanol, Methylpropanediol, Carbomer, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Parfum, Hydrogen Peroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Benzyl Salicylate, Tropolone, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Sorbic Acid, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool
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 TriglycerideCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
