What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingDipotassium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Ceteareth-20, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Potassium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cetyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Phytosphingosine, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Benzyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate
EmollientIsostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Panax Ginseng Root Oil
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Ginsenosides
Skin ConditioningVelvet Extract
HumectantMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentAureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tuber Melanosporum Extract
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Polyacrylate-13
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
Abrasive
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Perfluorononylethyl Stearyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Disodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Citrol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Panax Ginseng Root Water, Glycerin, Water, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Dimethicone, 2,3-Butanediol, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sucrose Polystearate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Panax Ginseng Root Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ginsenosides, Velvet Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tuber Melanosporum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Diamond Powder, Ceramide NP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Stearate, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Squalane, Polyacrylate-13, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Triethylhexanoin, Dipropylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyisobutene, Phospholipids, Propanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cholesterol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Phytosphingosine, Perfluorononylethyl Stearyl Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Parfum, Linalool, Citrol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene
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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 TriglycerideCarbomer 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 and formally known as ceramide 3.
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
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 AlcoholCholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolDimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin as a building block for ceramides.. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine contributes to your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.
Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.
Fun fact: Phytosphingosine is abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about PhytosphingosinePolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
