What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isostearyl Stearoyl Stearate
EmollientIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSqualane
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
AstringentRna
Skin ConditioningSuperoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Yeast Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Isostearyl Stearoyl Stearate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Rna, Superoxide Dismutase, Sodium PCA, Yeast Beta-Glucan, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateEthylhexylglycerin 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.
Water. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
