What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-13 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-21
CleansingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingKojic Acid
Antioxidant
Petrolatum
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Aluminum Silicate
Abrasive
Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingIsohexadecane
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Water, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Steareth-21, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Steareth-2, Kojic Acid, Petrolatum, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Aluminum Silicate, Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, Lactic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Isohexadecane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Flower
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycereth-26, Isopropyl Palmitate, Parfum, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Retinyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Flower, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholDimethicone 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 EDTAPhenoxyethanol 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.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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
