What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Ferox Leaf Juice Extract
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingEthyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Ferox Leaf Juice Extract, Octocrylene, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Water, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Silica, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethyl Ferulate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyacrylate-13
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPolyisobutene
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Phytate
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Propanediol, Sulfur, Polyglycerin-6, Azelaic Acid, Glycerin, Polyacrylate-13, Salicylic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Polyisobutene, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Isohexadecane, Betaine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 20, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Sodium Phytate, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 60730, CI 42090, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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.
Sodium 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
