What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAlgin
Masking
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Calcium Sulfate Hydrate
Abrasive
Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingSodium Dextran Sulfate
Gel Forming
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Algin, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 42090, Butylene Glycol, Calcium Sulfate Hydrate, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCeratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Algin
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Potassium Chloride
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sucrose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Disodium EDTA
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Butylene Glycol, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Resveratrol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Cellulose Gum, Allantoin, Algin, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Betaine, Potassium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Sucrose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextrin, Maltodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Algin is brown algae. Algae is an informal term for a group of aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize. It is estimated there are at least 30,000 types of Algae.
Algae contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
