What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Carbomer, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Lactate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cellulose Gum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Oleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Parfum, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Phosphatidylserine
Emulsion StabilisingOleuropein
Antioxidant
Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glaucium Flavum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningDunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningPeucedanum Graveolens Extract
TonicLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Euglena Gracilis Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Candida Saitoana Extract
Skin ProtectingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Bentonite
Absorbent
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Glycerin, C12-16 Alcohols, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Caffeine, Hexapeptide-11, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Phosphatidylserine, Oleuropein, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Glaucium Flavum Leaf Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Peucedanum Graveolens Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Euglena Gracilis Extract, Hydrolyzed Candida Saitoana Extract, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Bentonite, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Butylene Glycol, Phospholipids, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene 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 GlycolThis 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 TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is also known as pal-GHK. It is made up of 3 amino acids and palmitic acid, a fatty acid that helps it absorb into skin more easily.
This peptide is as a signal peptide, meaning it tells the skin to produce more collagen. Collagen is the key protein that helps form the skin's structure and keep it plump, firm, and hydrated.
By boosting collagen production, this ingredient supports a stronger skin barrier and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
You'll most likely see this ingredient paired with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex. While results from in-house testing should be viewed cautiously, this peptide duo is among the most studied and widely used in modern skincare.
Due to its palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Phenoxyethanol 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.
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 PropanediolTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
