What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientHydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isododecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Synthetic Wax, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Parfum, Trihydroxystearin, Tocopherol, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Dna
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingPolyethylene
Abrasive
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Polyethylene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, CI 77891, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Water, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Ceramide NP, Gluconolactone, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Cholesterol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly.
You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone.
It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
