What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Brassica Glycerides
EmollientDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Phytonadione Epoxide
AstringentPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHesperidin Methyl Chalcone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
ChelatingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingRetinal
Skin Conditioning
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningDipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Zerumbone
Skin ConditioningSteareth-20
CleansingChrysin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Glycerin, Caffeine, Dimethicone, Brassica Glycerides, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Maltodextrin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Phytonadione Epoxide, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Methicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xanthan Gum, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Retinal, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Zerumbone, Steareth-20, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingBenzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingPolyvinyl Alcohol
Methylpropanediol
SolventTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingSodium DNA
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Propanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Retinol, Tromethamine, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Cholesterol, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Madecassoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Bakuchiol, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Sodium DNA, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
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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 GlycolCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that 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. Just 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.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
