What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Algae Extract
Emollient
Tuber Melanosporum Extract
HumectantAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Prunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
Astringent
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningGold
Cosmetic ColorantPearl Powder
Squalane
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hordeum Distichon Extract
Skin ProtectingPhoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract
EmollientYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Fuscoporia Obliqua Sclerotium Extract
Skin ConditioningBoswellia Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Artemia Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCellulose
AbsorbentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientAminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLaureth-8
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
Parfum
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Cetyl Alcohol, Algae Extract, Tuber Melanosporum Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hyaluronate, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Gold, Pearl Powder, Squalane, Caffeine, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract, Yeast Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Fuscoporia Obliqua Sclerotium Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Artemia Extract, Glucose, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Lecithin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Disodium EDTA, Hexylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Laureth-8, PEG-100 Stearate, Parfum, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, CI 17200, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingMyristyl Myristate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Squalane, Dimethicone, Zea Mays Starch, Niacinamide, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Myristyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sodium Hydroxide, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDimethicone 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 GlycerinPotassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl PhosphateSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but it’s technically not; it’s a hydrocarbon, meaning it’s only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. It’s worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
Learn more about SqualaneWater. 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
