What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Silica Silylate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingPolyamide-8
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Isododecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Silica, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Silica Silylate, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Triethanolamine, Polyamide-8, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, Caprylyl Glycol, Kaolin, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ceramide AP
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientPEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantIsopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingPolyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica Silylate
EmollientLactic Acid
Buffering
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dimethicone, Silica, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone, Silica Silylate, Lactic Acid, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Phenoxyethanol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Citrate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Linalool, CI 14700, Ceramide AP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide NP
Ceramide EOP
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 GlycerinLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSilica Silylate is a siloxane polymer, meaning it is made up of silicon and oxygen atoms. It is not soluble in water.
This ingredient is a white powder with oil-absorbing, emollient, and anticaking properties.
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
