What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Alanine
MaskingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHistidine
Humectant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantHydrolyzed Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Cloprostenate
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
PCA
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Proline
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Threonine
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingTussilago Farfara Leaf Extract
AstringentValine
MaskingVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Water, Panthenol, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Alanine, Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Calcium Gluconate, Caprylyl Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Glycine, Hexylene Glycol, Histidine, Honey Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isoleucine, Isopropyl Cloprostenate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, PCA, Phenylalanine, Polysorbate 20, Proline, Propylene Glycol, Serine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Threonine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Tussilago Farfara Leaf Extract, Valine, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Metabisulfite
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Denatonium Benzoate
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 PCA
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthoxydiglycol
HumectantDiethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Propylene Carbonate
SolventVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientCetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
C9-12 Alkane
SolventDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydroxybutyric Acid/Hydroxypentanoic Acid Copolymer
Abrasive
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantLysolecithin
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Bentonite
Absorbent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Nylon-6
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Isopropyl Cloprostenate
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Water, Alcohol Denat., T-Butyl Alcohol, Denatonium Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Triethylhexanoin, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglyceryl-3 PCA, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Lauroyl Lysine, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethoxydiglycol, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Propylene Carbonate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate, Mica, Silica, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Cetyl Dimethicone, CI 77891, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cetyl Esters, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, C9-12 Alkane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethyl Citrate, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydroxybutyric Acid/Hydroxypentanoic Acid Copolymer, Trihydroxystearin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77492, CI 77499, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Bentonite, Panthenol, CI 77491, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Nylon-6, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Isopropyl Cloprostenate, Alcohol
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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.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is used to promote eyelash growth.
This ingredient can cause side effects such as periorbital fat atrophy (a reduction in fat around the eyes) and increased iris pigmentation which may make the eye color appear more brown.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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
