What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMannitol
Humectant
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Kojyl Methylenedioxycinnamate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingAcetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDecapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Oleate
CleansingPropylene Glycol Alginate
Rice Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Methyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, C14-22 Alcohols, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Palmitic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethyl Isosorbide, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Glycine Soja Oil, Carbomer, Mannitol, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Kojyl Methylenedioxycinnamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Madecassoside, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Retinol, Trehalose, Beta-Carotene, Tocopherol, BHT, Acacia Senegal Gum, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Decapeptide-4, Sodium Oleate, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Rice Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Soluble Collagen 53%
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningViola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Michelia Alba Flower Oil
Masking
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAlanine
Masking
Phenylalanine
Masking
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lysine
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Valine
MaskingThreonine
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Laurate
CleansingTyrosine
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Glycine
Buffering
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingProline
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Elastin
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Cysteine
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Soluble Collagen 53%, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Water, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Michelia Alba Flower Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Dipropylene Glycol, Beeswax, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Alanine, Phenylalanine, Jojoba Esters, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetyl Alcohol, Lysine, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Valine, Threonine, Behenyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Laurate, Tyrosine, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Retinal, Lauric Acid, Sorbitan Laurate, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Glycine, Sucrose Distearate, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Proline, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Isoleucine, Histidine, Hyaluronic Acid, Elastin, Phospholipids, Methionine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Cysteine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral
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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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it keeps the water and oil ingredients from separating. This keeps formulas stable and smooth.
In a 24 hour occlusive patch test on 56 subjects, 10% sorbitan isostearate was completely non-irritating. Most formulas use less than 10%.
Because it's a fatty acid ester, it may not be fungal acne safe since the Malassezia yeast can utilize it as a nutrient source.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateWater. 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
