What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Parfum
Masking
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Lauric/Myristic/Palmitic/Stearic Glycerides
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Lauryl Phosphate
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gentiana Scabra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyglutamate
HumectantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
CI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Parfum, Palmitic Acid, Lauric/Myristic/Palmitic/Stearic Glycerides, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Lauryl Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tranexamic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Gentiana Scabra Root Extract, Sodium Polyglutamate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, CI 16255
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Succinic Acid
BufferingBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
Moisturising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Succinic Acid, Behentrimonium Chloride, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lactic Acid, Cetrimonium Chloride, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Isopropyl Alcohol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, DMDM Hydantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Acer Saccharum Extract, Pvm/Ma Copolymer
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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
