What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingEupenicillium Crustaceum Ferment Lysate Extract Filtrate
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Chitosan
Diglycerin
Humectant
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlucose
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingProtease
Exfoliating
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingSodium Phytate
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Diisostearyl Malate, 1,2-Hexanediol, C14-22 Alcohols, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Squalane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Eupenicillium Crustaceum Ferment Lysate Extract Filtrate, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Chitosan, Diglycerin, Sucrose Polystearate, Caprylyl Methicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Octyldodecanol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glucose, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Protease, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Sodium Phytate, Beta-Glucan, Dipropylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP
Lactis Proteinum Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCapric Acid
Cleansing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Vinyldimethicone
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Boric Acid
AntimicrobialMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Melaleuca Viminalis Extract
Inula Racemosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPalau White Clay Extract
HumectantMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Donkey Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate
Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Xylitol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Glucose
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthoxydiglycol
HumectantDisodium Azelate
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Laurate
CleansingCyclodextrin
AbsorbentLauric Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Glycolide
HumectantCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
C12-13 Alketh-9
EmulsifyingCollagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Glycol
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Taurine
BufferingHydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Orange Roughy Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Fruit Fly Larva Oil
Emollient
Curcuma Aromatica Root Oil
Skin Conditioning
Abies Balsamea Bark Oil
Masking
Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Marmot Oil
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Myroxylon Pereirae Resin
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Pinus Mugo Leaf Oil
Masking
Lactis Proteinum Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Capric Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Water, Dicaprylyl Ether, Vinyldimethicone, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Boric Acid, Madecassoside, Polypeptide-1, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Melaleuca Viminalis Extract, Inula Racemosa Root Extract, Palau White Clay Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Donkey Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Stearyl Alcohol, Beeswax, Xylitylglucoside, 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer, Jojoba Esters, Anhydroxylitol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xylitol, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Glucose, Xanthan Gum, Ethoxydiglycol, Disodium Azelate, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Laurate, Cyclodextrin, Lauric Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pvp, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Glycolide, Caffeine, C12-13 Alketh-9, Collagen Amino Acids, Ceramide EOP, Resveratrol, Arginine, Glycol, Ectoin, Taurine, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Retinol, Maltodextrin, Phytosphingosine, Sucrose Stearate, Sodium Dna, Cyanocobalamin, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed, Polyglycerin-3, Tocopherol, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Orange Roughy Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Fruit Fly Larva Oil, Curcuma Aromatica Root Oil, Abies Balsamea Bark Oil, Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil, Marmot Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Myroxylon Pereirae Resin, Linalool, Limonene, Pinus Mugo Leaf Oil
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
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.
In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
Glucose is hydrating due to its humectant property. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin.
Our skin contains many sugars that act as prebiotics and help strengthen our natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Learn more about GlucoseGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate is an emollient that helps make your skin smooth and hydrated. It specializes in creating a non-oily and "wet" feeling on skin.
This ingredient comes from isostearic acid, a saturated fatty acid. It is a synthetic ingredient.
Tocopherol (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
