What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Coptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
Humectant
Bentonite
Absorbent
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Olive Oil Decyl Esters
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Glucose
Humectant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Squalene
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Minutissima Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingSea Salt
Abrasive
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Methyl Trimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diisostearyl Malate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Palmitic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Coptis Japonica Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Squalane, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Allantoin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Mannitol, Bentonite, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Xylitol, Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Hydrated Silica, Glucose, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Rose Flower Oil, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Propolis Extract, Squalene, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Chlorella Minutissima Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Serine, Alanine, Proline, Sodium Phosphate, Sea Salt, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hydroxide, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Oligopeptide-1, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Diglycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningIndigofera Tinctoria Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientSucrose Palmitate
EmollientMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sargassum Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Lagenaria Siceraria Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningSalvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Diglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Glycerin, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Diisostearyl Malate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Propanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Extract, Ceramide Ng, Palmitic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf/Stem Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Sucrose Stearate, Sucrose Palmitate, Maltodextrin, Sargassum Vulgare Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Lagenaria Siceraria Fruit Juice, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract, Tocopherol, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosterols, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891
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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 GlycolCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholDiisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.
As an emollient, Diisostearyl Malate helps create a thin film on your skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin soft and smooth.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in our skin and in many plant and animal sources. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It serves many purposes in skincare, acting as a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, palmitic acid helps soften and smooth the skin by preventing water loss. In cleansers, it helps remove oil and dirt while creating foam.
Its emulsifying properties help stabilize products by keeping water and oil-based ingredients from separating.
This may not be suitable for fungal acne-prone skin, as fatty acids like this can sometimes trigger breakouts in sensitive individuals.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
