What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Polyacrylamide
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Sorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Lactate
BufferingEDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Talc
Abrasive
Water, Glycerin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Octyldodecanol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Allantoin, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Caprylate, Alpha-Arbutin, Laureth-7, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Propanediol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Trideceth-6, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lactate, EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Benzoic Acid, Talc
Water
Skin ConditioningPseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Micrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Heptapeptide-6
Skin Conditioning
Water, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Ectoin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Panthenol, Glycine Soja Sterols, Sorbitol, Bakuchiol, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phospholipids, Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters, Copper Tripeptide-1, Micrococcus Lysate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Heptapeptide-6
Alternatives
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
Caprylyl 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 GlycolCoco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateGlycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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
