What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sorbitol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPiper Methysticum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polysorbate 20, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sorbitol, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Ceramide 3, Ceteareth-20, Beta-Glucan, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Piper Methysticum Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Chloride
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Malic Acid
Buffering
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingPropylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
Water, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipropylene Glycol, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Malic Acid, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, Parfum, CI 16255, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDimethicone 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
