What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Stearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Ubiquinone, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dehydroacetic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Propanediol
Solvent
Tapioca Starch
PEG-75 Stearate
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Cryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Steareth-20
CleansingCeteth-20
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera
Emollient
Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Jojoba Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propanediol, Tapioca Starch, PEG-75 Stearate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Arginine, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Xylitol, Cryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Saccharide Isomerate, Steareth-20, Ceteth-20, Xanthan Gum, Polyglycerin-3, Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera, Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterThis 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.
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 GlycerinWater. 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
