What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantOctyldodecanol
EmollientSqualane
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
PerfumingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingTrideceth-10
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactose
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingMilk Protein
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantLimonene
PerfumingWater, 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 ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDibutyl Adipate
EmollientSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Stearate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingTocopherol
AntioxidantArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
EmollientSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantifolia Oil
CleansingHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTrideceth-10
CleansingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingWater, Propanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dibutyl Adipate, Synthetic Beeswax, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Carbomer, Trideceth-10, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene
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 GlycolCarbomer 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.
Centella 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 ExtractCetearyl 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 PolydeceneLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is a polymer and used to help stabilize other ingredients.
Emulsion stabilizers hold ingredients together, helping to create an even texture throughout the product.
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate can also be used to thicken the texture.
Learn more about Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateWe don't have a description for Trideceth-10 yet.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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