What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
PEG-100 Stearate
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Azulene
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glutathione
Oligopeptide-32
Antiseborrhoeic
Oligopeptide-29
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium Phytate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Jojoba Esters, Cyclohexasiloxane, Panthenol, Carbomer, Arginine, Palmitic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Stearic Acid, Myristyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Malachite Extract, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Lauryl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Azulene, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lactobacillus Ferment, Phenoxyethanol, Glutathione, Oligopeptide-32, Oligopeptide-29, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylene Brassylate
MaskingMethyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Calamine
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Trehalose, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylene Brassylate, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Allantoin, Dextrin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Madecassoside, Raspberry Ketone, Linalyl Acetate, Gluconolactone, Calamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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. Remember to 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
