What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Collagen/Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Leaf Extract Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Lactobacillus/Collagen/Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Leaf Extract Ferment Lysate, Propylene Glycol, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Sorbitan Oleate, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Ceteareth-20, Polyglutamic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Cyanocobalamin, Triethanolamine, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Ceramide EOP, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentAmylopectin
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDextrin
AbsorbentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSarcosine
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Amylopectin, Xanthan Gum, Dextrin, Allantoin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Gluconolactone, Betaine Salicylate, Phenoxyethanol, Capryloyl Glycine, Hexylene Glycol, Sarcosine, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, CI 42090, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, CI 17200
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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
