What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
PPG-6 Caprylyl Ether
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Undecane
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Naringenin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
Panthenyl Triacetate
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSucrose Distearate
Emollient
Water, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, PPG-6 Caprylyl Ether, Squalane, Isopentyldiol, Panthenol, Cetearyl Olivate, Undecane, Saccharide Isomerate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Bacillus Ferment, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Allantoin, Naringenin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tridecane, Panthenyl Triacetate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sucrose Distearate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSambucus Nigra Flower Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Phytate, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sambucus Nigra Flower Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ceramide AP
Reviews
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ceramide AP is formally known as Ceramide 6.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide NP
Ceramide EOP
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 GlycerinSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
