What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientUndecylenoyl Phenylalanine
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Octadecenedioic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate-13
PEG-100 Stearate
Triethanolamine
BufferingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPhenylethyl Resorcinol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyisobutene
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dextran
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Sodium Lactate, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Lactic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Octadecenedioic Acid, Polyacrylate-13, PEG-100 Stearate, Triethanolamine, Arachidyl Glucoside, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dextran, Nonapeptide-1
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Castor Oil Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Milk Ferment
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSoy Protein Phthalate
EmollientRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Soy Isoflavones
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Stearate, Milk Ferment, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Soy Protein Phthalate, Retinol, Soy Isoflavones, Retinyl Palmitate, Ceramide Ng, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Ascorbate, Arginine, Carbomer, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Dimethiconol, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phytosterols, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polysorbate 80, Lecithin, Potassium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This 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 TriglycerideCetearyl 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 AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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!
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