What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Glutathione
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Arachidyl Glucoside, Stearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ceramide NP, Alpha-Arbutin, Bakuchiol, Glutathione
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Canola Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Hexyldecanol
Emollient
Benzyl Glycol
SolventSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dextrin
AbsorbentCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Tocopherol, Asiaticoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Dimethicone, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Disodium EDTA, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Canola Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hexyldecanol, Benzyl Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dextrin, Cetearyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide and formally known as ceramide 3.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. 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 AP
Ceramide EOP
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
