What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Agar
MaskingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingLactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningBacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAlisma Orientale Tuber Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Gellan Gum
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Lysine
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningTryptophan
MaskingAspartic Acid
Masking
Valine
MaskingGlutamine
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCystine
MaskingTyrosine
MaskingAsparagine
MaskingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Isoamyl Laurate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Parfum, Behenyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Panthenol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Malt Extract, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Agar, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Alisma Orientale Tuber Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Caffeine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Propanediol, Gellan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Biotin, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 73360, CI 77492, CI 77499, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Pantothenic Acid, Folic Acid, Ceramide NP, Pyridoxine, Thiamine Hcl, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Lysine, Glycine, Alanine, Glutamic Acid, Arginine, Serine, Proline, Leucine, Tryptophan, Aspartic Acid, Valine, Glutamine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Methionine, Cystine, Tyrosine, Asparagine, Hyaluronic Acid, Riboflavin, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbitol
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
Antimicrobial
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Moroccan Lava Clay
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Punica Granatum Fruit Juice
MaskingCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Myristyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Palmitate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbitol, Isododecane, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citric Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Moroccan Lava Clay, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Juice, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
