What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingFaex Extract
Skin ConditioningApricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Emollient
Soy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningOlivine Extract
Skin ConditioningDilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Cellulose
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Guanosine
Skin ConditioningUracil
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingC9-12 Alkane
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hexadecene
SolventSodium Benzoate
Masking
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Triheptanoin, C13-15 Alkane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Carbomer, Faex Extract, Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Soy Amino Acids, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Olivine Extract, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Cellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Retinal, Guanosine, Uracil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Adenosine Phosphate, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Potassium Sorbate, Hexadecene, Sodium Benzoate, T-Butyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolylactic Acid
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
C10-40 Isoalkyl Acid Cholesterol Esters
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Canola Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Aleuritic Acid
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Glucosylrutin
Antioxidant
Isoquercitrin
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Sodium Isostearate
CleansingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Octyldodeceth-20
CleansingSqualane
Emollient
Collagen
Moisturising
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lilium Candidum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Millet
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingEDTA
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hydroxyproline
EmollientArginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialTribehenin
Emollient
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
CleansingPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Panthenyl Triacetate
Naringenin
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBHT
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingTris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberButeth-3
SolventTributyl Citrate
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Polylactic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, C10-40 Isoalkyl Acid Cholesterol Esters, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Canola Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Aleuritic Acid, Yeast Extract, Glycoproteins, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, PEG-8, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglutamic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Glucosylrutin, Isoquercitrin, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Sodium Isostearate, Alcohol, Octyldodeceth-20, Squalane, Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Caprylyl Glycol, Lilium Candidum Flower Extract, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Polysorbate 80, Hydrolyzed Millet, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Potassium Phosphate, EDTA, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Hydroxyproline, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Gold, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tribehenin, Ceramide Ns, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Panthenyl Triacetate, Naringenin, Retinyl Retinoate, Caramel, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, BHT, Triethanolamine, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Buteth-3, Tributyl Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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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.
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 GlycolCarbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin (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 GlycerinWater. 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
