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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
EmollientPropanediol
SolventSqualane
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
HumectantOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientMedicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
AbrasivePrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
AbrasiveEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Succinate
AntioxidantNiacin
SmoothingSesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
CleansingNylon-12
Sucrose
HumectantSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPadina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Skin ConditioningMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Powder
Skin ProtectingPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Algin
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlucose Oxidase
StabilisingLactoperoxidase
StabilisingAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientLecithin
EmollientPotassium Stearate
CleansingHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientKaolin
AbrasivePolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialDisodium EDTA
BHT
AntioxidantLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Algae Extract, Propanediol, Squalane, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, 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, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Nylon-12, Sucrose, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Maris Sal, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Spirulina Platensis Powder, Plankton Extract, Hydrolyzed Algin, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Glycerin, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucose Oxidase, Lactoperoxidase, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Caffeine, Glucose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Isohexadecane, Lecithin, Potassium Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Kaolin, Polysorbate 80, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol Denat., Disodium EDTA, BHT, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientUrea
BufferingGlycerin
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningDecyl Oleate
EmollientZea Mays Germ Oil
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientLactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract
AntioxidantPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantDimethicone
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeHydrogenated Palm Glycerides
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialAlcohol
AntimicrobialSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBaicalin
AntioxidantAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantPantolactone
HumectantCitric Acid
BufferingAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantWater, Octyldodecanol, Urea, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Decyl Oleate, Zea Mays Germ Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sorbitol, Propanediol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Panthenol, Phytosterols, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Baicalin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Pantolactone, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid
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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.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 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 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopheryl 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 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