What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventDimethicone
Emollient
PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polysilicone-11
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantSqualane
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Potassium Laurate
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Calamine
AbsorbentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Tripeptide-29
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Spider Web Extract
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Nicotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Antioxidant
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Xylitol
Humectant
Collagen
Moisturising
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Extract
HumectantCentella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-46
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-29
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Lupine Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEchinacea Purpurea Leaf/Stem/Meristem Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningCrocus Sativus Leaf Cell Culture Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glucose
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butea Superba Root Extract
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract
AntimicrobialGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Extract
AstringentSilkworm Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHoney Extract
Humectant
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningNarcissus Extract
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Arginine Ferulate
Skin ConditioningUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLinolenic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSr-Spider Polypeptide-1
Skin Protecting
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tripeptide-10 Citrulline
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-18
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Diaminopropionoyl Tripeptide-33
Skin Conditioning
Bromelain
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingAnemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAspartic Acid
Masking
Gellan Gum
Lysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Pullulan
Oligopeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Dimethicone, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Glycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Pentylene Glycol, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Caramel, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Decyl Glucoside, Potassium Laurate, BHT, Copper Tripeptide-1, Calamine, Allantoin, Arbutin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Oxide, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Soluble Collagen, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Xylitylglucoside, Tripeptide-29, Tripeptide-1, Anhydroxylitol, Spider Web Extract, Tripeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Nicotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Oleic Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Xylitol, Collagen, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Hexapeptide-9, Tripeptide-46, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-29, Palmitic Acid, Hydrolyzed Lupine Seed Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Leaf/Stem/Meristem Cell Culture Extract, Crocus Sativus Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glucose, Stearic Acid, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Butea Superba Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Morus Alba Extract, Silkworm Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Honey Extract, Plankton Extract, Narcissus Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Arginine Ferulate, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Linolenic Acid, Lecithin, Carbomer, Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-10 Citrulline, Sh-Polypeptide-18, Chlorphenesin, Diaminopropionoyl Tripeptide-33, Bromelain, Alanine, Serine, Proline, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Phosphate, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Glutamic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Aspartic Acid, Gellan Gum, Lysine, Arginine, Cysteine, Methionine, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pullulan, Oligopeptide-3, Oligopeptide-1, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lycium Chinense Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Acmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Collagen Extract
Skin Protecting
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningPancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingTriticum Aestivum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Palm Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetyl Alcohol, Lycium Chinense Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Methylpropanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Malt Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Collagen Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Triticum Aestivum Peptide, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Phaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Soluble Collagen, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterThis ingredient is a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolPseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract is derived from marine bacteria found in Antarctic ocean. It has humectant and skin soothing properties.
You’ll most often find this ingredient listed under the trade names Antarcticine or Arctalis.
According to a manufacturer, these ingredients encourage skin regeneration and smoothness by stimulating collagen and elastin production. A manufacturer study found creams containing 1–5% Antarcticine increased skin hydration and reduced wrinkle depth around the eyes.
The manufacturer also claims this extract can help regulate oily skin by reducing sebum production, shine, and minimizing pore size.
Some people have reported that ferments may trigger Malassezia folliculitis. For this reason, we list it as not fungal-acne safe, though individual reactions can vary.
Learn more about Pseudoalteromonas Ferment ExtractJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSoluble collagen comes from animals and fish. It has a large molecule size, meaning it doesn't get absorbed into skin.
Instead, it sits on top of skin as a humectant to improve skin hydration. It has incredible water-binding properties and creates a water barrier on skin that prevents evaporation.
This ingredient is incredibly gentle and often used to counter more irritating ingredients.
While our skin does have collagen, this ingredient is not used by the skin for anti-aging. Applying collagen topically has not been linked to helping with collagen loss in skin. All the benefits of soluble collagen are related to hydration.
Fun fact: The name "soluble collagen" refers to its ability to dissolve in water.
Learn more about Soluble CollagenWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
