What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Acer Saccharum Sap
HumectantOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
Emollient
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Coco-Caprylate, Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Acer Saccharum Sap, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Ceramide NP, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol
Arthrospira Platensis Extract
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Vaccinium Corymbosum Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Algin
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract
MaskingPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
AstringentCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arthrospira Platensis Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Phenethyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Vaccinium Corymbosum Seed Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Algin, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Triethyl Citrate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient.
It plays several roles in a formula:
Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products.
Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people.
However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers.
Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy.
Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans.
Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients.
This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin (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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.
The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.
Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.
Learn more about Phenethyl AlcoholPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about Propanediol
