What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Steareth-20
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Salvia Hispanica Herb Oil
Perfuming
Disodium S-Phytyl Diglycoloylcysteine
Skin ProtectingSpilanthes Acmella Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Isocetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPentasodium Pentetate
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Pentylene Glycol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Stearyl Alcohol, Steareth-20, Tocopherol, Salvia Hispanica Herb Oil, Disodium S-Phytyl Diglycoloylcysteine, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Isocetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Phytosterols, Ferulic Acid, Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Pentasodium Pentetate, Potassium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Petrolatum
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingMalic Acid
Buffering
Polyacrylamide
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion StabilisingAllium Fistulosum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningBentonite
Absorbent
Camphor
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Chlamydomonas Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Cholesterol
Emollient
Citral
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil
Masking
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Acacia Macrostachya Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Octanal
Perfuming
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Olive Oil Decyl Esters
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract
EmollientPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Pinene
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Chloride
Propanediol
Solvent
Quercetin
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSea Salt
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSqualene
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Butylene Glycol, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Petrolatum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Beeswax, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Malic Acid, Polyacrylamide, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Allium Fistulosum Bulb Extract, Bentonite, Camphor, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Chlamydomonas Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Chlorphenesin, Cholesterol, Citral, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylene Brassylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrated Silica, Hydrolyzed Acacia Macrostachya Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Lactic Acid, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Lecithin, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Maltodextrin, Octanal, Octyldodecanol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Pentylene Glycol, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract, Phytosphingosine, Phytosterols, Pinene, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Potassium Chloride, Propanediol, Quercetin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sea Salt, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Squalene, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum
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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
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 AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. This oil is non-fragrant and is an emollient. As an emollient, meadowfoam seed oil helps soften and hydrate the skin.
Meadowfoam seed oil is stable and has a long shelf life due to its chemical structure. It has the highest concentration of stable fatty-acids among plant oils, preventing it from degrading once exposed to oxygen.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Meadowfoam is native to California and Oregon.
Learn more about Limnanthes Alba Seed OilPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhytosterols come from plants, nuts, and whole grains. These compounds have skin soothing and moisturizing properties.
Fun fact: They are similar to cholesterol and can help lower cholesterol levels.
Propanediol 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 PropanediolTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol
