What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Althaea Officinalis Root
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyisobutene
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Algin
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Phytate
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Althaea Officinalis Root, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Beta-Glucan, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Algin, Xanthan Gum, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phytate, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Vinyldimethicone
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventDimethiconol
Emollient
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Inositol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningQuercetin
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Vinyldimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Dimethiconol, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Inositol, Allantoin, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Cyanocobalamin, Quercetin, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citric Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Phytate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Arginine, Carbomer, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Amodimethicone, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinSodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
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 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
