What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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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 ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCandelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
EmulsifyingDimethicone
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientAcetyl Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPhytonadione Epoxide
AstringentSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgin
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentSodium Phytate
Escin
TonicLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningRuscus Aculeatus Root Extract
AstringentAmmonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
AntioxidantIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPolyisobutene
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Cetyl Alcohol
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingMica
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
AbrasivePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Acetyl Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Stearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phytonadione Epoxide, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Phospholipids, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Algin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Cellulose, Sodium Phytate, Escin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Panthenol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyisobutene, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Mica, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77491
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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePhenoxyethanol 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.
We don't have a description for Phytonadione Epoxide yet.
Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholWater. 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