What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Beeswax, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
BufferingParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Skin ConditioningPPG-5-Laureth-5
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingMorus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root
Skin ConditioningPolygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin
Antioxidant
Lilium Tigrinum Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAcetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, PEG-40 Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Polydecene, PEG-100 Stearate, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Metaphosphate, Adenosine, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, PPG-5-Laureth-5, Phenoxyethanol, Madecassoside, Bioflavonoids, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract, Limonene, Synthetic Wax, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hydroxide, Acetyl Octapeptide-3
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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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
This ingredient is a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredientās final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin (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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Ā
Itās often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
