What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Squalane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCurcuma Wenyujin/Curcuma Kwangsiensis Rhizome Extract
AntiseborrhoeicSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycine Soja Germ Extract
EmollientLysine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Urea
Buffering
Yeast Amino Acids
HumectantTrehalose
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Mannose
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Laurate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Mannose Phosphate
HumectantLaureth-12
EmulsifyingCI 77120
Cosmetic ColorantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Copper Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Polysilicone-11, Squalane, Propanediol, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Curcuma Wenyujin/Curcuma Kwangsiensis Rhizome Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, Lysine, Proline, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Lactic Acid, Mannose, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Mannose Phosphate, Laureth-12, CI 77120, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Carbonate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Lauric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningC16-17 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
CleansingDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Epilobium Fleischeri Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Xylitol
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xylitylglucoside, Stearic Acid, Anhydroxylitol, Silica, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Allantoin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Xylitol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Hydroxide, Retinol, Lecithin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium Ascorbate, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
