What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xylitol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carrageenan
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl 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, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xylitylglucoside, Glycine Soja Oil, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Xylitol, Allantoin, Carrageenan, Chlorphenesin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Retinol, Cetyl Palmitate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Mirabilis Jalapa Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Steareth-21
CleansingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Silybin
Skin ConditioningRibes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion StabilisingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Melatonin
Antioxidant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHoney
Humectant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Squalane, Steareth-21, Polysorbate 20, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Silybin, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Chlorphenesin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Melatonin, Phospholipids, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Butylene Glycol, Retinal, Tocopherol, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Honey Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Caprylate, Honey, Royal Jelly Extract, Propolis Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
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 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 GlycolChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinGlycerin (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.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
