What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningTanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPhenylpropanol
Masking
Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Bakuchiol, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine, C14-22 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Phenylpropanol, Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Glucose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Cetearyl Olivate
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethylhexanoin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Glucose, Allantoin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetearyl Olivate, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Olivate, Palmitic Acid, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cellulose Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside yet.
C14-22 Alcohols is made up of synthetic fatty alcohols. More specifically, these fatty alcohols contain 14 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain.
Its main purpose is to stabilize products. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent waters and oils from separating.
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.
Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.
In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
Glucose is hydrating due to its humectant property. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin.
Our skin contains many sugars that act as prebiotics and help strengthen our natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Learn more about GlucoseGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
