What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentPropanediol
Solvent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingLactic Acid
Buffering
Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Hexyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantOrmenis Multicaulis Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Dimethicone, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Propanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polysorbate 20, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Lactic Acid, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Hexyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate, Mica, Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract, Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil, Arginine, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77163
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Polysilicone-11
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenylethyl Resorcinol
Antioxidant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientVitis Vinifera Flower Cell Extract
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Trehalose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientSea Water
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sclareolide
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Serine
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Sucrose
Humectant
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Pullulan
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingAlgin
Masking
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Boron Nitride, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Phenoxyethanol, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Caffeine, Isohexadecane, Vitis Vinifera Flower Cell Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trehalose, Urea, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Sucrose Palmitate, Sea Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Sclareolide, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 60, Silica, Serine, Lecithin, Sucrose, Plankton Extract, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Pullulan, Disodium Phosphate, Algin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Phosphate, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Citric Acid
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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.
This 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 TriglycerideCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinPotassium 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 SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
