What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Methylpropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Perfuming
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Camphor
Masking
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Oil
Masking
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil
Masking
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSqualane
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenethyl Acetate
Masking
Methylbenzyl Acetate
Masking
Ionone
Astringent
Gamma-Undecalactone
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, 2,3-Butanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Camphor, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ectoin, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Madecassoside, Phospholipids, Glycolipids, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Squalane, Behenyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Cellulose Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglutamic Acid, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Phenethyl Acetate, Methylbenzyl Acetate, Ionone, Gamma-Undecalactone, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Ectoin, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ectoin is a compound found naturally in some species of bacteria. It can be synthetically created for skincare use.
This ingredient is an osmolyte; Osmolytes help organisms survive osmotic shock (it protects them from extreme conditions). It does this by influencing the properties of biological fluids within cells.
When applied to the skin, ectoin helps bind water molecules to protect our skin. The water forms a sort of armor for the parts of our skin cells, enzymes, proteins, and more.
Besides this, ectoin has many uses in skincare:
A study from 2004 found ectoin to counteract the damage from UV-A exposure at different cell levels. It has also been shown to protect skin against both UV-A, UV-B rays, infrared light, and visible light.
Studies show ectoin to have dual-action pollution protection: first, it protects our skin from further pollution damage. Second, it helps repair damage from pollution.
In fact, ectoin has been shown to help with:
Fun fact: In the EU, ectoin is used in inhalation medication as an anti-pollution ingredient.
Ectoin is a highly stable ingredient. It has a wide pH range of 1-9. Light, oxygen, and temperature do not affect this ingredient.
The chemical name for this ingredient is Tetrahydromethylpyrimidine Carboxylic Acid.
Learn more about EctoinEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
