What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Agave Tequilana Stem Extract
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pascopyron Smithii Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCoriandrum Sativum Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialNigella Sativa Seed Extract
Perfuming
Rubus Hirsutus Fruit/Leaf Extract
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tourmaline Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77289
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Kaolin, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Agave Tequilana Stem Extract, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Hydrated Silica, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Propanediol, Hexylene Glycol, Arginine, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pascopyron Smithii Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Coriandrum Sativum Leaf Extract, Nigella Sativa Seed Extract, Rubus Hirsutus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tourmaline Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, CI 77288, CI 77289, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-20 Soy Sterol
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Quartz
Abrasive
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Squalane, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butylene Glycol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, PEG-20 Soy Sterol, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Cetyl Alcohol, Phytosterols, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Glycine Soja Oil, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Tocopherol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Potassium Sorbate, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Quartz, CI 42090, CI 60730
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolThis extract comes from cucumber. Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.
Cucumbers have anti-inflammatory, barrier repair, and hydrating properties.
They contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin.
The amino acids found in cucumbers help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle (it's an important part of our skin barrier). This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.
Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, this is generally a non-irritating ingredient.
Fun fact: Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.
Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilHexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
