What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Isononanoate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
CleansingDecyl Oleate
Emollient
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
BHA
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCoumarin
Perfuming
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-30
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-18
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-37
Skin Conditioning
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Water, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Ceteareth-20, Decyl Oleate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Cetyl Alcohol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xylitol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Glyceryl Oleate, Pentylene Glycol, Silica, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Butylene Glycol, BHT, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, BHA, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Decylene Glycol, Arginine, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Coumarin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Soluble Collagen, Acetyl Hexapeptide-30, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycolic Acid, Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-18, Acetyl Hexapeptide-37, Phenylpropanol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citral, Sodium Chloride, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Madecassoside, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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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.
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 high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid. It is an emollient, co-emulsifier, and preservative booster.
Its short C8 fatty acid chain makes it behave differently from its longer-chain emollient cousins like Glyceryl Stearate. It feels more lightweight, fast-absorbing, and silky instead of rich and waxy.
As a co-emulsifier, its "head" and "tail" sit at the oil-water interface. But overall, the short C8 tail and not being water soluble means it doesn't really have the muscle to emulsify a formula on its own. That's why you'll often see it paired with a primary emulsifier like Cetearyl Glucoside.
Interestingly, Glyceryl Caprylate acts as a preservative booster. This is because its fatty-acid backbone disrupts microbial lipid membranes. It shows excellent activity against bacteria and yeast but is weaker against mold.
Typical concentrations range from 0.5-1% and this ingredient is generally non-irritating.
Because this ingredient has a C8 fatty acid chain, it is outside the range that the Malassezia yeast metabolizes (making it fungal acne safe).
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateWater. 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
