What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Isohexadecane
EmollientZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin ConditioningCera Alba
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-20 Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Arginine PCA
HumectantSerine
Masking
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Alumina
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Toluene Sulfonic Acid
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBHT
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Panthenol, Silica, Isohexadecane, Zea Mays Starch, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Cera Alba, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-20 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Tin Oxide, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Sorbitan Oleate, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine PCA, Serine, Myristic Acid, Alumina, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Citric Acid, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Toluene Sulfonic Acid, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, BHT, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891, Mica
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Palmitate
CleansingSodium Stearate
CleansingXylitol
Humectant
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientPEG-8
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingDimethicone
Emollient
Potassium Alginate
Emulsion StabilisingMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Water
Humectant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract
HumectantCetraria Islandica Extract
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Skin Protecting
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Soy Hydrolyzed Collagen
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Collagen
Moisturising
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Sodium Palmitate, Sodium Stearate, Xylitol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, PEG-8, Sodium Citrate, Dimethicone, Potassium Alginate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Collagen Water, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract, Cetraria Islandica Extract, Propanediol, Tocopherol, CI 16035, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Soy Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Collagen Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Soluble Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate
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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.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane belongs to the siloxanes and silicones classes. It is synthetically created and has a waxy composition.
This ingredient is a humectant and emollient, meaning it helps hydrate the skin. Humectants draw moisture to your skin, while emollients prevent moisture from escaping.
Citric 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 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 GlycerinHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidPhenoxyethanol 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 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 HyaluronateWater. 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
