What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientC18-21 Alkane
SolventHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCapsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aquamarine Powder
Skin ProtectingZerumbone
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialXanthophylls
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Fullerenes
AntimicrobialAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantWater, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C18-21 Alkane, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Parfum, Adenosine, Stearyl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Corn Starch Modified, Acacia Senegal Gum, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Pvp, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Aquamarine Powder, Zerumbone, Tocopherol, Sodium Carbonate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Xanthophylls, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Fullerenes, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hexapeptide-9, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hcl, Cyanocobalamin, Thiamine Hcl, Beta-Carotene, Riboflavin
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sesame Protein Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate-13
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polysilicone-11
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Polyisobutene
Acrylates Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Vp/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Ceramide NP, Beta-Glucan, Ascorbic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sesame Protein Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol, Caffeine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyacrylate-13, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysilicone-11, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyisobutene, Acrylates Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Vp/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateWater. 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
