What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientGlycol Distearate
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningPhytonadione Epoxide
AstringentN-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningChrysin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSteareth-20
CleansingTetrasodium EDTA
Polysorbate 20
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Glycol Distearate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Phytonadione Epoxide, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Chrysin, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Steareth-20, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingCetearyl Olivate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantBakuchiol
AntimicrobialSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
PerfumingOpuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
AntioxidantAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantAnemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantCalophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Panthenol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Olivate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Bakuchiol, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Hyaluronic Acid, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Acetyl Glucosamine, Tocopherol, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Propolis Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Asiaticoside, Calophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Citric Acid
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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