What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningQuaternium-33
Mannitol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Keratin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Pouteria Sapota Seed Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
CleansingGlycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ceramide Ag
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientCarapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium Lactate
BufferingCholesterol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Tri-Hydrogenated Rosinate
EmollientSteartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Dicocodimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingQuaternium-18
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Talc
Abrasive
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Triethyl Citrate, Propanediol, Gamma-Docosalactone, Quaternium-33, Mannitol, Glucose, Keratin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Pouteria Sapota Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Glycine Soja Sterols, Ceramide Ng, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ceramide Ag, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Cellulose, Sodium Lactate, Cholesterol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Glyceryl Tri-Hydrogenated Rosinate, Steartrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Dicocodimonium Chloride, Quaternium-18, Behentrimonium Chloride, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Talc, CI 77492, Mica, Titanium Dioxide
Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingSorbitol
Humectant
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Behenyl Pg-Trimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering
Paraffin
Perfuming
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantAmodimethicone
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
C12-14 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingOryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Bis-Isobutyl PEG-14/Amodimethicone Copolymer
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Laureth-23
CleansingLaureth-9
EmulsifyingC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantC12-14 Pareth-5
CleansingPEG-55 Stearate
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Camellia Japonica Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBelamcanda Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Sorbitol, Glycosyl Trehalose, Parfum, Behenyl Pg-Trimonium Chloride, Lactic Acid, Paraffin, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Amodimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenyl Trimethicone, C12-14 Pareth-7, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Bis-Isobutyl PEG-14/Amodimethicone Copolymer, Laureth-4, Butylene Glycol, Laureth-23, Laureth-9, C12-14 Pareth-12, Caramel, C12-14 Pareth-5, PEG-55 Stearate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Glutamic Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Salicylate, Camellia Japonica Seed Extract, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Tocopherol, Oryza Sativa Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseLactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the âglueâ that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they donât penetrate as deeply. This means theyâre less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skinâs microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the productâs pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of âFRAGRANCEâ or âPARFUMâ according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
