What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder
Skin ConditioningTapioca Starch
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Pvm/Ma Decadiene Crosspolymer
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water, Mandelic Acid, Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder, Tapioca Starch, Isoamyl Laurate, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caffeine, Pvm/Ma Decadiene Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Lauryl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-7
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Arvensis Callus Lysate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
AstringentHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Redensyl
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-7, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Panthenol, Mentha Arvensis Callus Lysate, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Redensyl, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the filtered, stabilized liquid pressed from the inner gel of the aloe vera leaf.
In cosmetics, it shows up as either soothing active or a water-replacement base. It is roughly 98-99% water and the last 1-2% is an interesting mix of polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.
The polysaccharides do most of the work: they bind water at the skin surface for a light, non-greasy hydration boost. And one of the polysaccharides, glycomannan, is linked to fibroblast stimulation + collagen synthesis. This is also why aloe has such a long track record in wound and burn healing.
This ingredient is also calming with anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity, making it a great pick for sensitive, irritated, or post-sun skin.
Realistic expectations matter though; the solid evidence is mostly limited to hydration, soothing, and wound support. Deeper claims about anti-aging or sun protection are not well backed, and science reviews note it does not prevent radiation-induced skin injury.
Because it plays well with almost everything, it's commonly used as a base alongside other actives like niacinamide or vitamin C.
Typical usage concentrations range from 0.5% (where hydration benefits already show up) all the way to 90%+ (where it replaces water as the main base).
The safety for this ingredient is well-establish as well. Overall, this is a great supporting ingredient for those who want a boost in hydration.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuicePanthenol 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 PanthenolPentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol) is a multitasking little diol with three main roles in a formula:
Research on alkanediols (the family pentylene glycol belongs to) show they work by disrupting microbial cell membranes. This disruption helps the primary preservative system in a product work more effectively at lower doses.
On the safety side, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in current cosmetic practices + concentrations.
Typical use levels in a formula run about 1-5%.
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol
