What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-7
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningZostera Marina Extract
Skin ConditioningDiatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Sodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingMagnesium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingBenzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Triethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-7, Dimethicone, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Sea Salt, Phospholipids, Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Extract, Zostera Marina Extract, Diatomaceous Earth, Sodium Carrageenan, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Retinyl Palmitate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Sodium Metabisulfite, Zinc PCA, Sorbic Acid, Carbomer, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzalkonium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Benzophenone-4, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Linalool, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Stearoxy Pg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate
Disodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xylitol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Silica, Sodium Stearoxy Pg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
This ingredient is an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
