What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Trideceth-10
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactose
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingMilk Protein
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tromethamine, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Trideceth-10, Butylene Glycol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Milk Protein, Panthenol, Madecassoside, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialNiacinamide
Smoothing
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Saccharomyces/Honey Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Extract
HumectantBacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningAspergillus/Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantPantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, PEG-40 Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Polysorbate 60, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-100 Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Saccharomyces/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Extract, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Aspergillus/Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment, Thiamine Hcl, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Sodium Hyaluronate
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 GlycolCetearyl 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 StearateHydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydecenePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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
