What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Inulin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cichorium Intybus Leaf Extract
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Triheptanoin, Isoamyl Laurate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Inulin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Tocopherol, Cichorium Intybus Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Sodium Levulinate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Triethyl Citrate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Behenic Acid, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Ceramide EOP, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientOctyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Phytosteryl Hydroxystearate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
Inulin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Behenate, Phytosteryl Hydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Inulin, Panthenol, Phytosterols, Polyglycerin-3, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Stearate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateInulin is a polysaccharide (carbohydrate) with prebiotic and antioxidant properties.
The majority of inulin is extracted from chicory, but can also be obtained from other plants such as garlic, onion, asparagus, and sugarcane.
Studies show inulin may help with controlling your skin's natural microbiota when applied topically.
The antioxidant potential of inulin varies depending on the source.
Learn more about InulinPotassium 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 SorbatePrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.
The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties.
Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilSorbitan Stearate comes from sorbitol and stearic acid. Sorbitol is a type of sugar and stearic acid is a fatty acid.
It is used as an emulsifier and helps ingredients stay together by creating water-in-oil emulsions.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Water. 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
