What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acetic Acid
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycereth-26, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Parfum, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Fructooligosaccharides, Disodium EDTA, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pantolactone
Humectant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlucose
Humectant
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12, Phytosphingosine, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Carbomer, Glucose, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cholesterol, Tromethamine
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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.
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 GlycolThis 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 TriglycerideCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.
It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.
Learn more about Glycereth-26Glycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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
