What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Acmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Folic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialCitronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Stearate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Xanthan Gum, Fructooligosaccharides, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Beta-Glucan, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Myristic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Raffinose, Pentylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Ceramide NP, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Folic Acid, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Oryza Sativa Extract, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic Acid, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Phytic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Manganese Gluconate
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingSilica
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Mannose
HumectantCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Vitreoscilla Ferment
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningAcetylated Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Panthenol, Zea Mays Starch, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Trihydroxystearin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Zinc Gluconate, Madecassoside, Manganese Gluconate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Mannose, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Lactobacillus, Acetylated Glycol Stearate, Maltodextrin, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Titanium Dioxide
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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.
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinPanthenol 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 PanthenolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
