What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Propylene Carbonate
SolventLecithin
Emollient
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Propylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Trisodium EDTA
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingSilica Dimethicone Silylate
Absorbent
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSulfuric Acid
BufferingSorbic Acid
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Acrylates Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Triethanolamine, Polyethylene, Propylene Carbonate, Lecithin, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Synthetic Wax, Oleic Acid, Tocopherol, Alcohol Denat., Ascorbyl Palmitate, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Ethylparaben, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Trisodium EDTA, Glycine Soja Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Ammonium Hydroxide, Silica Dimethicone Silylate, Glyceryl Oleate, Methylcellulose, Sulfuric Acid, Sorbic Acid, CI 77499, CI 77491, CI 77492
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningDiethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer
Disodium EDTA
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Titanium Dioxide, Acetyl Glucosamine, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Allantoin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, BHT, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caramel, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl 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 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 MethylparabenWater. 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
