What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Dipropylene Glycol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Adenosine, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Disodium EDTA, Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate-13
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Indole Acetic Acid
Skin ConditioningMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Vegetable Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Water
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Jojoba Esters, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate-13, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Synthetic Beeswax, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Indole Acetic Acid, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Callus Culture Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Propanediol, Vegetable Amino Acids, Pentylene Glycol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Water, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Potassium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Polyglutamic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Ā
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesĀ
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 GlycolCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.
Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilDisodium 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein yet.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skinās lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
