What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Polyimide-1
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
Refreshing
Menthyl Lactate
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Buteth-3
SolventDisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citral
Perfuming
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Tributyl Citrate
SolventHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Coconut Fruit Juice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Colloidal Oatmeal
Absorbent
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPanax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Daucus Carota Sativa Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Callus Culture Extract
Perfuming
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium PCA
Humectant
Asparagine
MaskingAspartic Acid
Masking
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Chloride
AstringentLeucine
Skin ConditioningGlucosamine Hcl
Glycine
Buffering
1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Methionine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Valine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Formic Acid
Preservative
Alanine
Masking
Phenylalanine
Masking
Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium Citrate
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Phosphate
BufferingTyrosine
MaskingTryptophan
MaskingSucrose
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientCitrulline
Skin ConditioningTaurine
BufferingCysteine
Antioxidant
Histidine
Humectant
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Glutamine
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Evernia Prunastri Lichen Extract
Perfuming
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAstaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Mica, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methylpropanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pvp, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Polyimide-1, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Menthyl Lactate, CI 77891, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Myristic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Buteth-3, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, CI 15985, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tin Oxide, Tributyl Citrate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lactobacillus/Coconut Fruit Juice Ferment Filtrate, Ceramide NP, Copper Tripeptide-1, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Colloidal Oatmeal, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Rosa Damascena Callus Culture Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Callus Culture Extract, Camellia Sinensis Callus Culture Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Magnesium PCA, Asparagine, Aspartic Acid, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Calcium Chloride, Leucine, Glucosamine Hcl, Glycine, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Threonine, Methionine, Arginine, Valine, Serine, Maris Sal, Lysine, Isoleucine, Proline, Formic Acid, Alanine, Phenylalanine, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Citrate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Tyrosine, Tryptophan, Sucrose, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Citrulline, Taurine, Cysteine, Histidine, Glutamic Acid, Glutamine, Usnea Barbata Extract, Evernia Prunastri Lichen Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Astaxanthin, Lecithin
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Epilobium Angustifolium Extract
Skin ConditioningFaex Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientTetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Butylene Glycol, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Faex Extract, Beta-Carotene, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
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 GlycolThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerCitrus Grandis Peel Oil is an essential oil that is derived from the peel of a Grapefruit. It is composed largely of limonene, which is a fragrance that can cause irritation for sensitive skin.
Glyceryl 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 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.
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 HyaluronateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
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