What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
EmulsifyingPolyethylene
AbrasivePEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningAnastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentIris Versicolor Extract
EmollientMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingRhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantCarthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingAlcohol
AntimicrobialHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
CleansingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Arachidonate
EmollientGlyceryl Linolenate
EmollientBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Polyethylene, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Iris Versicolor Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Water, Squalane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Panthenol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Polyquaternium-51, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Biotin, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Cyanocobalamin
Ethylhexyl Pelargonate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientPolyethylene
AbrasiveMethylpropanediol
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantTocopheryl Linoleate
AntioxidantPerilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantMonarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Pelargonate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, Methylpropanediol, Water, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 TriglycerideCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract yet.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
It is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
Water. 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