What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Wax Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
EmollientParfum
Masking
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningBentonite
Absorbent
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingOlus Oil
Emollient
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytic Acid
Xylitol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Wax Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Parfum, Sodium Levulinate, Bentonite, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sclerotium Gum, Olus Oil, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Phytic Acid, Xylitol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium PCA, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant.
Much like its predecessor, anhydroxylitol is a humectant. Humectants attract and hold water to moisturize the skin.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol (24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
This ingredient is often derived from plants such as wood and sugarcane.
Learn more about AnhydroxylitolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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 GumXylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolXylitylglucoside is created from xylitol and glucose, two humectants.
Not surprisingly, this ingredient is also a humectant. It attracts and holds water in your skin, helping to maintain hydration.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol(24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
Learn more about Xylitylglucoside
