What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Polyacrylate-21
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingC30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone Beeswax
Skin Conditioning
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Magnesium Sulfate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Trideceth-6 Phosphate
EmulsifyingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Steareth-20
CleansingChlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Chrysin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isododecane, Synthetic Beeswax, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyacrylate-21, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Isononyl Isononanoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Propylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone Beeswax, Candelilla Cera, Phenoxyethanol, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Biotin, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Panthenol, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Steareth-20, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Citric Acid, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Polybutene
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Polyimide-1
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
Shorea Robusta Resin
TonicHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, Synthetic Beeswax, Acacia Senegal Gum, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Polybutene, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Arginine, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Polyimide-1, Aminomethyl Propanol, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Shorea Robusta Resin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, CI 77499
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 GlycolCi 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSynthetic beeswax is created to be identical in structure to beeswax. It possesses the same occlusive and emulsion properties.
A blend of fatty acid esters, fatty acids, and alcohols are used to create synthetic beeswax. Whether or not this ingredient is vegan depends on the source. Sometimes, lanolin is used for its creation.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic BeeswaxTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
