What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyacrylate-13
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Betula Alba Juice
AstringentPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Squalane, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Synthetic Beeswax, Polyacrylate-13, Palmitic Acid, Polyisobutene, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Betula Alba Juice, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Copper Tripeptide-1, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-4 Olivate
Emulsifying
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyacrylamide
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Polysilicone-11
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Malt Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Saussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventGeraniol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dimethicone, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycereth-26, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-4 Olivate, Paraffin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyacrylamide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Parfum, Polysilicone-11, PEG-100 Stearate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Laureth-7, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Benzyl Salicylate, BHT, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Disodium EDTA, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Ethyl Hexanediol, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol
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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
