What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCocoglycerides
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Ethyl Linolenate
Emollient
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Ethyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethyl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Lecithin
Emollient
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
C13-15 Alkane, Cocoglycerides, Octyldodecanol, Isoamyl Laurate, Coco-Caprylate, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Alcohol Denat., Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Water, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ethyl Linoleate, Ethyl Linolenate, Ethyl Oleate, Ethyl Palmitate, Ethyl Stearate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Resveratrol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentMannitol
Humectant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingSucrose
Humectant
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
Skin ConditioningLupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Cholesterol
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningPEG-800
HumectantBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningStreptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-22
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-45
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-8
Humectant
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Niacinamide, Alcohol Denat., 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Zea Mays Starch, Mannitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Tromethamine, Sucrose, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Adenosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Cholesterol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, PEG-800, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-22, Sh-Polypeptide-45, Sh-Polypeptide-8, Sh-Polypeptide-9
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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.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
