What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethyl Mea
BufferingThioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningCarnitine
CleansingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
AstringentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Squalane, Glycerin, Persea Gratissima Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tocopherol, Dimethyl Mea, Thioctic Acid, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Carnitine, Caffeine, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Retinyl Palmitate, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Ubiquinone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
C26-28 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingOriganum Majorana Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Menadione
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Olivate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Parfum
Masking
Water, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxystearic Acid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, C26-28 Alkyl Dimethicone, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Retinol, Tocopherol, Menadione, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Caprylyl Methicone, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sorbitan Oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyisobutene, Parfum
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 TriglycerideCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateTocopherol (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
