What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLimonene
Perfuming
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLinalool
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Methyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Limonene, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Parfum, Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Citrate, Linalool, Tocopherol, Madecassoside, Citral, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentArctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningKojic Acid
Antioxidant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-2 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Phenylethyl Resorcinol
Antioxidant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Citrus Limon Fruit Oil
Astringent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantPunica Granatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Citrus Limon Bud Extract
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Morus Alba Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Kojic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Polysorbate 60, Alpha-Arbutin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tranexamic Acid, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethicone, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Carbomer, Sorbic Acid, Citrus Limon Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Citrus Limon Bud Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 TriglycerideCetearyl 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 AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
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 Water
