What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Urea
Buffering
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Sodium Lactate
BufferingButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Glycine Soja Germ Extract
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientSodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Trisodium EDTA
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Urea, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Sodium Lactate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Arginine Hcl, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chondrus Crispus, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Sodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, BHT, Trisodium EDTA, Lactic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-8
HumectantAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Acetyl Tyrosinamide
Skin ConditioningDimethiconol
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantHydrolyzed Milt
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water, Propylene Glycol, PEG-8, Acetyl Glucosamine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Acetyl Tyrosinamide, Dimethiconol, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, CI 15985, CI 19140, Hydrolyzed Milt, Hyaluronic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneWater. 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
