What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Maleate
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentCaviar Extract
Skin ConditioningCaulerpa Lentillifera Extract
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Rna
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningPullulan
Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyisobutene
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Steareth-20
CleansingPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSucrose Stearate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Oleate
CleansingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Chrysin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Dicaprylyl Maleate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glycoproteins, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Caviar Extract, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Ceramide NP, Rna, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Dna, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Pullulan, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Tetrapeptide-3, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biotin, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Steareth-20, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sucrose Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Oleate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Chrysin, Parfum, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 19140, CI 16035
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientNarcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
Astringent
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Asparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningTuber Melanosporum Extract
HumectantChamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Algae Extract
Emollient
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningAminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Boswellia Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningPearl Powder
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Artemia Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDextrin
AbsorbentSqualane
Emollient
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGold
Cosmetic ColorantC20-40 Pareth-10
EmulsifyingPolysilicone-11
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Steareth-20
CleansingSucrose
Humectant
Steareth-10
Emulsifying
Lauryl PCA
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Sorbitol
Humectant
Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Microcrystalline Wax, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Trimethicone, Isohexadecane, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Tuber Melanosporum Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Algae Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Pearl Powder, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Artemia Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ergothioneine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dextrin, Squalane, Acetyl Glucosamine, Caffeine, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Gold, C20-40 Pareth-10, Polysilicone-11, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Steareth-20, Sucrose, Steareth-10, Lauryl PCA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sorbitol, Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePhenoxyethanol 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.
This ingredient is a preservative with antimicrobial properties. It is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid.
It is especially effective at preventing bacterial and fungal growth in low concentrations.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSteareth-20 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from stearyl alcohol.
It possesses surfactant properties. This means it reduces surface tension and helps oils, dirt, and pollutants to be washed away.
The 20 stands for the number of ethylene oxide used to create this ingredient.
Learn more about Steareth-20Tocopheryl 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
