What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Polysorbate 85
Emulsifying
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
PPG-2 Isostearate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningDiethylhexyl Sebacate
EmollientPPG-52 Butyl Ether
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Protease
Exfoliating
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Polysorbate 85, Isononyl Isononanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, PPG-2 Isostearate, Water, Diethylhexyl Sebacate, PPG-52 Butyl Ether, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Protease, Butylene Glycol, BHT, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Squalane, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningKluyveromyces/Lactobacillus/Lactococcus/Leuconostoc/Saccharomyces Milk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Algae Extract
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Kluyveromyces/Lactobacillus/Lactococcus/Leuconostoc/Saccharomyces Milk Ferment Filtrate, Ceramide NP, Algae Extract, Lactic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Reviews
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
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 GlycerinOryza Sativa Bran Oil comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
This ingredient has emollient and skin conditioning properties. This is due to its polysaccharides and omega-3 fatty acids.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran OilPeg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.
It is an emollient, emulsifier, and gentle cleanser. As an emollient, it helps trap moisture to keep skin soft and hydrated. Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating.
This ingredient is common in oil-based products. This is because it helps oil-ingredients be easily washed away without leaving a residue.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate is a surfactant and emulsifier.
This ingredient is a tetraester from oleic acid and polyethylene glycol ether of sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it helps ingredients such as oil and water mix together. This allows the dirt and oils in your skin to be washed away.
One study found pumpkin oil containing Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate helped hydrate the skin and did not cause any irritation.
Learn more about Sorbeth-30 TetraoleateWater. 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
