What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Algae Extract
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Medicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Niacin
SmoothingSesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Flour Lipids
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningFaex Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tetraacetylphytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Citrate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Eugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Cyclopentasiloxane, Algae Extract, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Water, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Triticum Vulgare Flour Lipids, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Faex Extract, Cholesterol, Linoleic Acid, Tocopherol, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Citrate, Parfum, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
Emollient
Oligopeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Pollen Extract
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningCollagen
Moisturising
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polyquaternium-24
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningCymbopogon Citratus Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCeteareth-20
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPropylparaben
Preservative
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Urea, Saccharide Isomerate, Dimethiconol, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Oligopeptide-5, Pollen Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Glycolipids, Collagen, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Caprylyl Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Polyquaternium-24, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ceteareth-20, Carbomer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Lecithin, Dimethicone, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
