What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PPG-14 Butyl Ether
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Steareth-21
CleansingSteareth-2
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PPG-14 Butyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Propanediol, Glycerin, Steareth-21, Steareth-2, Dimethicone, Myristyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaoleate, Allantoin, Ceramide NP, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Triethanolamine
BufferingWater, Isohexadecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Saccharide Isomerate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Citric Acid, Triethanolamine
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AllantoinThis 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 TriglycerideDicaprylyl Ether is created from caprylic acid. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Ether is non-comedogenic. It helps soften and smooth the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, helping to hydrate the skin.
Dicaprylyl Ether gives a non-greasy feel and better spreadability to products.
Learn more about Dicaprylyl EtherDimethicone 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 DimethiconeEthylparaben is a preservative, is a paraben, and is not reef safe.
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 GlycerinMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenPhenoxyethanol 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
