What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentCetearyl Isononanoate
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Ceteareth-20
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEDTA
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Glucosamine Hcl
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Myristyl Myristate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Corn Starch Modified, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Pisum Sativum Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Caffeine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, EDTA, Aminomethyl Propanol, Carbomer, Octyldodecanol, Glucosamine Hcl, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Cyclopentasiloxane
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingPerlite
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Citrate
BufferingP-Anisic Acid
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Chrysin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Caffeine, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Perlite, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Citrate, P-Anisic Acid, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Adenosine, Glycine Soja Protein, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caffeine is a naturally occurring plant compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa pods, and guarana.
As an antioxidant, caffeine protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure and envionrmnetal stressors.
Early research also shows that caffeine can help calm redness, soothe irritated skin, and support hair growth by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp.
You might have seen eye creams marketing caffeine as a depuffing ingredient. This is because it is a vasoconstrictor meaning it can temporarily constrict blood vessels, though clinical evidence for this specific use is still limited.
Most skincare products contain this ingredient at concentrations between 1-6%. It is able to penetrate skin easily regardless of skin type or thickness.
Just so you know, a very small number of case reports describe caffeine-induced allergy. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for the majority of people.
Learn more about CaffeineCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
