What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Bromelain
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
PEG-75 Stearate
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
C9-11 Pareth-6
EmulsifyingCeteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Triethanolamine
BufferingSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Triacetin
AntimicrobialGardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPolyacrylamide
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Bisabolol, Bakuchiol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Bromelain, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Sodium PCA, Urea, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, BHT, PEG-75 Stearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Retinal, Trehalose, C9-11 Pareth-6, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Propanediol, Triethanolamine, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyquaternium-51, Gluconolactone, Triacetin, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Polyacrylamide
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract 3%
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Xylitol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carrageenan
Disodium EDTA
Retinol 3%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingMirabilis Jalapa Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract 3%, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xylitylglucoside, Glycine Soja Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Anhydroxylitol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Xylitol, Allantoin, Carrageenan, Disodium EDTA, Retinol 3%, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl Palmitate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Mirabilis Jalapa Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
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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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolDisodium 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.
Propanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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
