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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantIsohexadecane
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPEG-100 Stearate
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentBenzyl Glycol
SolventLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientThermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingButylene Glycol
HumectantLimonia Acidissima Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOldenlandia Diffusa Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Caprifolium Extract
AstringentSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantSaccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
MaskingCoumarin
PerfumingParfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Benzyl Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Limonia Acidissima Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Oldenlandia Diffusa Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Benzoate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caramel, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Raspberry Ketone, Coumarin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ceramide NP
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCyclohexane
SolventWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 60, PEG-100 Stearate, Carbomer, Panthenol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cyclohexane
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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 an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePanthenol 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 PanthenolPeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water