What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Betaine
Humectant
Vinyldimethicone
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearates
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingSucrose Distearate
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Betaine, Vinyldimethicone, Caffeine, Methyl Trimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Jojoba Esters, Glyceryl Stearates, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Retinal, Silica, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Sucrose Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyglycerin-3, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cera Alba
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Acetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl Valylglycine
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Disodium EDTA
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingIsohexadecane
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-20 Stearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Methyl 2-Octynoate
Perfuming
CI 15510
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Myristyl Myristate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Isopropyl Isostearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cera Alba, Glyceryl Stearate, Acetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl Valylglycine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Triethanolamine, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77491, Citric Acid, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Isohexadecane, Mica, Myristic Acid, PEG-20 Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Propanediol, Sorbitan Oleate, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Methyl 2-Octynoate, CI 15510, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This 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 TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl 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 StearateStearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholTocopherol (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 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
