What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
Masking
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningGardenia Taitensis Flower
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camphor
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Methionine
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingThreonine
Tryptophan
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Water, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Squalane, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Stearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Allantoin, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Myristyl Alcohol, Madecassoside, Lauryl Alcohol, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Asiatic Acid, Gardenia Taitensis Flower, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Glucose, Tocopherol, Camphor, Leucine, Phenylalanine, Methionine, Lysine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Valine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Isoceteth-25
EmulsifyingIsoceteth-10
EmulsifyingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Tannic Acid
AstringentSolanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Water, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Polysorbate 60, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Polyacrylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Isoceteth-25, Isoceteth-10, Trideceth-6, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Tannic Acid, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal
Reviews
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
