What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Polyacrylate-13
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Polyisobutene
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyacrylate-13, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Stearate, Polyisobutene, Palmitic Acid, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Adenosine, Sucrose, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Jasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingRosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water
MaskingMentha Piperita Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningNelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Napus Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientCananga Odorata Flower Extract
Perfuming
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolia Kobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Sorbitan Stearate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclomethicone, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water, Mentha Piperita Leaf Water, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Brassica Napus Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetearyl 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 AlcoholDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 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.
Sorbitan Stearate comes from sorbitol and stearic acid. Sorbitol is a type of sugar and stearic acid is a fatty acid.
It is used as an emulsifier and helps ingredients stay together by creating water-in-oil emulsions.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
