What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientJojoba Esters
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientC10-18 Triglycerides
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientSilica
AbrasivePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningSoluble Collagen
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingIsohexadecane
EmollientSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Jojoba Esters, Diisostearyl Malate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Cetearyl Alcohol, Silica, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Isohexadecane, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningLanolin Alcohol
EmollientSorbitol
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentMorus Bombycis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningAsparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
CleansingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningMicrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningDi-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantCholesterol
EmollientPinanediol
Skin ConditioningCamphanediol
Skin ConditioningSucrose
HumectantStearic Acid
CleansingPalmitic Acid
EmollientLecithin
EmollientPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingSilica
AbrasivePentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingHydroxystearic Acid
CleansingPEG-8 Distearate
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientParfum
MaskingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingSodium Sulfite
PreservativeSodium Metabisulfite
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Tetrasodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ceresin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Lanolin Alcohol, Sorbitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Morus Bombycis Root Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Linoleic Acid, Caffeine, Micrococcus Lysate, Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Trehalose, Cholesterol, Pinanediol, Camphanediol, Sucrose, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Lecithin, Potassium Hydroxide, Silica, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxystearic Acid, PEG-8 Distearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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