What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Squalane, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Oligopeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Chlorphenesin, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Arginine, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Ethylhexylglycerin
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingPortulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningSucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Bakuchiol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Sucrose Cocoate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Squalane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Though squalane is often called an oil, it’s technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
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