What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Magnesium Fluorosilicate
Abrasive
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Gleditsia Triacanthos Seed Extract
S-Mu-Conotoxin Cniiic Acetate
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientAnigozanthos Flavidus Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Extract
Emulsion StabilisingCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Magnesium Fluorosilicate, Glycereth-26, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Propanediol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gleditsia Triacanthos Seed Extract, S-Mu-Conotoxin Cniiic Acetate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lecithin, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract, Hydrolyzed Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Extract, Coconut Alkanes, Caprylyl Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Sucrose
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xylose
HumectantCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Phaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract
EmollientCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
PEG-100 Stearate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Micrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingRutin
Antioxidant
Hexapeptide-2
Bleaching
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Dextran
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Oleic Acid
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Lactobacillus Ferment, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Jojoba Esters, Sucrose, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Bacillus Ferment, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Xylose, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Phaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysorbate 60, Cetearyl Olivate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Micrococcus Lysate, Tromethamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Butylene Glycol, Fructose, Dextrin, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Rutin, Hexapeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Dextran, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Biotin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Copper Tripeptide-1, Ceteareth-20, Cholesterol, Glycolipids, Lecithin, Oleic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Behenyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
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.
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 preservatives
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 TriglycerideCaprylyl 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 GlycolCetearyl 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 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 StearateLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Some other names for this ingredient include soy lecithin and deoiled soy lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinPeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Water. 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
