What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Sorghum Bicolor Stalk Juice
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Acetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Bacillus
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
S-Mu-Conotoxin Cniiic
Skin ProtectingSh-Polypeptide-59
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Copper Heptapeptide-14 Pantothenate
Skin Conditioning
Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
Emollient
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Lecithin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyvinyl Alcohol
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningOctoxynol-9
EmulsifyingDextran
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Betaine, Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Sorghum Bicolor Stalk Juice, Xylitol, Acetyl Glutamine, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Bacillus, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, S-Mu-Conotoxin Cniiic, Sh-Polypeptide-59, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Copper Heptapeptide-14 Pantothenate, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Dimethicone, Cetyl Phosphate, Dimethiconol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Disodium EDTA, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Caprylyl Glycol, Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phospholipids, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Decylene Glycol, Silica, Cyclodextrin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Octoxynol-9, Dextran, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Citronellol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citral, CI 77891, Mica, Caramel, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Hydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Hexapeptide-48 Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucosamine Hcl
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
EmollientPEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPolyisobutene
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates Copolymer
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides, Dimethicone, Acetyl Glucosamine, Alcohol Denat., Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Citrate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycine, Hydroxyproline, Proline, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hexapeptide-48 Hcl, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Pisum Sativum Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Glucosamine Hcl, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Oleic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sorbitan Laurate, Hexylene Glycol, Polyisobutene, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Carbomer, Acrylates Copolymer, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 DimethiconeGlycerin (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 SorbateSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
