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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Glycerin
HumectantSqualane
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polysorbate 20
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantRetinol
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAtelocollagen
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveSodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
CleansingPhytosteryl Canola Glycerides
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
EmollientOleic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingTriolein
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentPolysilicone-11
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Stearate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin)
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyethylene
AbrasiveEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantSteareth-30
CleansingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialTin Oxide
AbrasiveCitric Acid
BufferingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Glycerin, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Retinol, Caffeine, Ceramide Ng, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Atelocollagen, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Linoleic Acid, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Palmitic Acid, Oleic Acid, Stearic Acid, Triolein, Cholesterol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polysilicone-11, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Mica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin), Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyethylene, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Steareth-30, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Tin Oxide, Citric Acid, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialDimethicone
EmollientC13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientEscin
TonicTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSodium Benzoate
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAdenosine
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylamide
Chlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicyloyl Phytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone
EmollientBHT
AntioxidantLaureth-7
EmulsifyingWater, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Escin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Caffeine, Polyacrylamide, Chlorphenesin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dimethiconol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone, BHT, Laureth-7
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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.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinGlycerin 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