What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-10
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Swertia Chirata Extract
HumectantNarcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
Astringent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Glycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingTriticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningPadina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Skin ConditioningGold
Cosmetic ColorantPearl Powder
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Gossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Boswellia Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
Emollient
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningErgothioneine
Antioxidant
Algae Extract
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trehalose
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Lactoperoxidase
StabilisingGlucose Oxidase
StabilisingAlcaligenes Polysaccharides
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Carnitine Hcl
Skin ConditioningAdenosine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningCreatine
Skin ConditioningIsocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polysilicone-11
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPhytantriol
HumectantGlyceryl Dilaurate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sulfate
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Simethicone
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Steareth-21
CleansingParfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Petrolatum, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Phenyl Trimethicone, Steareth-10, Cholesterol, Swertia Chirata Extract, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Glycine Soja Protein, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Gold, Pearl Powder, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Yeast Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Oleic Acid, Acetyl Glucosamine, Ergothioneine, Algae Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trehalose, Caffeine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Glucose, Lactoperoxidase, Glucose Oxidase, Alcaligenes Polysaccharides, Panthenol, Acetyl Carnitine Hcl, Adenosine Phosphate, Creatine, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Citric Acid, Polysilicone-11, Cetyl Alcohol, Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl, Phytantriol, Glyceryl Dilaurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isohexadecane, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate, Polysorbate 80, Carbomer, Potassium Sulfate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Simethicone, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Steareth-21, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140, CI 15985
Water
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
PEG-75
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-32
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Cola Acuminata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrolyzed Algin
Pantethine
EmollientCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Rna
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Oleth-3 Phosphate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Oleth-3
EmulsifyingOleth-5
Emulsifying
Choleth-24
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
Ceteth-24
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Bifida Ferment Lysate, PEG-8, Propanediol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycereth-26, PEG-75, Butylene Glycol, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Tripeptide-32, Sodium Hyaluronate, Yeast Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Cola Acuminata Seed Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Algin, Pantethine, Caffeine, Lecithin, Sodium Rna, Bisabolol, Squalane, Glycerin, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Oleth-3, Oleth-5, Choleth-24, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters, Ceteth-24, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Tetrasodium EDTA, BHT, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, CI 14700, CI 19140
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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.
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 GlycolCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineCaprylyl 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 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.
CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Disodium 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 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium 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 HyaluronateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 WaterYeast extract is a silky, clear liquid derived from yeast (usually Saccharomyces cerevisiae or Torula yeast).
This ingredient has plenty of skin benefits:
Bioferments of yeast and soy have been found to reduce hyperpigmentation at low levels.
Due to its fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Yeast Extract
