What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sorbitan Palmate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
PEG-8
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Isononyl Isononanoate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl Palmitate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Maltodextrin, Sorbitan Palmate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, PEG-8, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Parfum, CI 19140, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Glycerin
Humectant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentBetaine
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Iminodisuccinate
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Betaine, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Jojoba Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Caprylyl Methicone, Cellulose Gum, Sorbitol, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Polyglycerin-3, Pentylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate, Lactic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl 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 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
