What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyurethane-14
Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactamide Mea
HumectantPPG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Amp-Acrylates Copolymer
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Alcohol Denat., Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Water, Polyurethane-14, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Panthenol, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Glycerin, Lactamide Mea, PPG-12 Dimethicone, Amp-Acrylates Copolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningOctylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PPG-15
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingWater, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Glycerin, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Polysorbate 20, PPG-15, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.
Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.
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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer yet.
Panthenol 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 PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.
The components of grape seeds have many skin benefits. Research has found it to be antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Proanthocyanidin has been shown to help even out skin tone.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. Grape seed extract may help reduce the signs of aging.
The antimicrobial properties of grape seed may help treat acne. However, more research is needed to support this claim.
Grape seed has also been found to help absorb UV rays. Grape seed extract should not replace your sunscreen.
Learn more about Vitis Vinifera Seed ExtractWater. 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!
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