What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Rosa Rugosa Flower Water
Masking
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Rugosa Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Antioxidant
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Rosa Rugosa Flower Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Squalane, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Beeswax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triethyl Citrate, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ceramide NP, Retinol, Rosa Rugosa Flower Oil, Sodium Lactate, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ergothioneine, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Bisabolol, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polybutene
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningPolyethylene
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Nonaisostearate
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Candida/Garcinia Cambogia Ferment
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCrataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Sambac Flower Extract
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Acetylated Sucrose Distearate
EmollientDiglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate
EmollientHydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingSilica
Abrasive
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Soluble Proteoglycan
Skin ConditioningSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Pentapeptide-9
Bleaching
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantGardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polybutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dimethicone, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Nonaisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, CI 77891, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Bacillus Ferment, Candida/Garcinia Cambogia Ferment, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Acetylated Sucrose Distearate, Diglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate, Hydroxyapatite, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Silica, Adenosine, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide NP, Citric Acid, Soluble Proteoglycan, Sodium Dna, Sh-Pentapeptide-9, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, CI 77491, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
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 GlycolThis ingredient is a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCeramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
