What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
SmoothingGlycerin
HumectantTrisiloxane
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
EmulsifyingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningBidens Pilosa Extract
HumectantBixa Orellana Seed Extract
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientGossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer
Lentinus Edodes Extract
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
PerfumingPEG-100 Stearate
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeRaspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantTocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate
AntioxidantWater, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Trisiloxane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHumulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialMarrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantBrassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
EmollientCitral
PerfumingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Xanthan Gum, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Citrate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Limonene, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Citral, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Limon Peel Oil
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 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 TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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