What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Brassica Campestris Sprout Extract
HumectantBrassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract
EmollientSophora Japonica Bud Extract
Skin ProtectingTriticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Methyl Gluceth-20, Arbutin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract, Trideceth-6, Adenosine, Carbomer, Madecassoside, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Ectoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, Brassica Campestris Sprout Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract, Sophora Japonica Bud Extract, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrideceth-10
CleansingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Sorbitan Olivate, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Betaine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Isododecane, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Xanthan Gum, Trideceth-10, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholDimethicone 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.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneSodium 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
