What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zea Mays Germ Oil
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
HumectantMalus Domestica Fruit Extract
AntioxidantCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingAbies Sibirica Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingSalvia Sclarea Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingEugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
MaskingJuniperus Mexicana Oil
MaskingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantWater
Skin ConditioningSuccinic Acid
BufferingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientDimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Germ Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Water, Succinic Acid, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Ceramide NP, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ns, Cholesterol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-2 Laurate
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingCucumis Melo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCollagen Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantOligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin ConditioningPentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-12
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate, Water, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Cucumis Melo Seed Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Collagen Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tocopherol, Oligopeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-12
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinSorbitan Sesquioleate is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It is an emulsifier and prevents ingredients from separating.
Specifically, this ingredient is a water-in-oil emulsifier, meaning it helps water dissolve into oil.
Some studies suggest this ingredient may cause irritation in some people. If you are unsure, it is best to patch test.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe due to the oleic acid. In vitro studies have shown that Oleic Acid is one of the fatty acids that induce rapid Malassezia growth in lab settings.
Learn more about Sorbitan SesquioleateWater. 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