What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate
EmulsifyingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPropanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyquaternium-47
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
Buffering
Urea
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium PCA, Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Ethylhexylglycerin, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyquaternium-47, Sodium Lactate, Urea, Lactic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Pantolactone
Humectant
CI 75810
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, C15-19 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Allantoin, T-Butyl Alcohol, Pantolactone, CI 75810
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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 moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinThis ingredient is also known as oat kernel oil. It's an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is great for barrier support, hydrating skin, and calming irritation.
The fatty acid profile is dominated by linoleic acid (~22.8-43.1%), oleic acid (~31.4-51.3%), and palmitic acid (~13.9-18.8%).
Plus, it contains ceramides, phytosterols, phospholipids, vitamin E, and avenanthramides (oat's signature anti-inflammatory polyphenols).
One study found an oat lipid extract applied to human skin cells switched on receptors that tell skin cells to mature properly and make more barrier lipids (including a 70% boost in ceramides).
Basically, oat kernel oil doesn't just sit on top of skin, it nudges your skin to build more its of its own barrier.
Typical usage levels range from 1-10%.
Note: This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe due to the fatty acids present.
Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel OilEthylhexylglycerin 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 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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 Water
