What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Xylitol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Lactate
BufferingGlucose
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Harungana Madagascariensis Extract
Skin ConditioningMarrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingBalanites Roxburghii Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingFurcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingPyrus Sorbus Bud Extract
AstringentUlex Europaeus Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Xylitylglucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Citrate, Anhydroxylitol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xylitol, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol, Sodium Lactate, Glucose, Citric Acid, Harungana Madagascariensis Extract, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil, Phenethyl Alcohol, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Pyrus Sorbus Bud Extract, Ulex Europaeus Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Maris Sal, CI 14700, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
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.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCetearyl Glucoside is a surfactant and emulsifier. It can be produced from synthetic of natural sources of cetearyl alcohol and glucose.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters. It can also be used to enhance the texture of products.
As a surfactant, Cetearyl Glucoside helps during the cleansing process. By gathering all the dirt and oils, it allows these molecules to be washed away easily.
Learn more about Cetearyl GlucosideCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
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 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. 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
