What's inside
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Tripropylene Glycol
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aspergillus/Rice Germ Ferment Extract Filtrate
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Potentilla Anserina Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glutathione
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingWater, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Tripropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Polyglycerin-3, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Aspergillus/Rice Germ Ferment Extract Filtrate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Ectoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Adenosine, Arginine, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Potentilla Anserina Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyquaternium-51, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Ceramide NP, Betaine, Allantoin, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glutathione, Madecassoside, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Sucrose Distearate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Lecithin
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Octyldodecanol, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tocopherol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Lecithin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.
This ingredient helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated.
The cellulose and fiber in colloidal oatmeal help reduce inflammation. This can also help the skin feel softer.
Colloidal Oatmeal is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect our skin from free-radical damage.
Oatmeal also contains beneficial compounds:
This ingredient is created by mixing grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.
Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel ExtractEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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. Remember to 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
