What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingPolyacrylate-13
Cyclohexasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyisobutene
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
EmollientPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTromethamine
BufferingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
Skin ConditioningLupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantErythritol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingXylitol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantGlucose
HumectantHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Glycol
SolventPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHomarine Hcl
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantRaspberry Ketone
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Phenyl Trimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Polyacrylate-13, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Dimethiconol, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tromethamine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Erythritol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xylitol, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glucose, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Ceramide NP, Benzyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Homarine Hcl, Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientOleyl Erucate
EmollientDimethyl Ether
SolventGlycerin
HumectantCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientSqualane
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingSalvia Sclarea Oil
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantStearyl Alcohol
EmollientMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Alcohol
AntimicrobialTapioca Starch
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Oleyl Erucate, Dimethyl Ether, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearyl Alcohol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Alcohol, Tapioca Starch, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
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 TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium 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 Water