What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Juice
MoisturisingPrunus Persica Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Water, Glycerin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyquaternium-51, Prunus Armeniaca Juice, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Tocopherol, Potassium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Glucose
Humectant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientRetinal
Skin Conditioning
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Octyldodecanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Arachidyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Arachidyl Glucoside, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Glucose, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Retinal
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but it’s technically not; it’s a hydrocarbon, meaning it’s only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. It’s worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
Learn more about SqualaneWater. 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
