What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbeth-60 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMenthol
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sea Water
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Citric Acid
Buffering
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Milk Protein Extract
Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningPearl Extract
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCeratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingDiospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicTetrasodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Zinc Hydrolyzed Collagen
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Collagen
Moisturising
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Sodium Soy Hydrolyzed Collagen
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol Denat., Propanediol, Glycerin, Sorbeth-60 Tetraoleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Menthol, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Tromethamine, Niacinamide, Sea Water, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Collagen Extract, Milk Protein Extract, Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Pearl Extract, Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Biotin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Zinc Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ceramide NP, Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Sodium Soy Hydrolyzed Collagen, Soluble Collagen, Phytosphingosine, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Parfum
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Climbazole
Antimicrobial
Hexamidine Diisethionate
Emollient
Oligopeptide-29
Antioxidant
Propanediol Caprylate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Xylitylglucoside, Salicylic Acid, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl, Panthenol, Piroctone Olamine, Climbazole, Hexamidine Diisethionate, Oligopeptide-29, Propanediol Caprylate, Water, Hexylene Glycol, Capryloyl Glycine, Phenoxyethanol, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Reviews
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing this ingredient into your routine.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, it’s still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidWater. 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
