What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Acetyl Tyrosinamide
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMethyldihydrojasmonate
Masking2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol
Masking
Ethyl Acetoacetate
Perfuming
Methyl Benzodioxepinone
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, PEG-8, Gluconolactone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Acetyl Tyrosinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethiconol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Isopropyl Myristate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Sulfite, BHT, Ammonium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Methyldihydrojasmonate, 2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol, Ethyl Acetoacetate, Methyl Benzodioxepinone, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, CI 17200, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Isohexadecane
EmollientCellulose
AbsorbentRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Glyceryl Dilaurate
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Steareth-10
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyacrylamide
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Caprylyl Methicone, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Niacinamide, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Butylene Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Isohexadecane, Cellulose, Retinol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Glyceryl Dilaurate, Laureth-7, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Steareth-10, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyacrylamide, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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 and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinGlycerin 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 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.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Water. 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
