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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides
EmollientGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Dilaurate
Emollient
Acetyl Dipeptide-31 Amide
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Acetyl Tyrosinamide
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Steareth-10
Emulsifying
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Methyl Decenol
Masking
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Emollient
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Propylene Carbonate
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
CleansingIsobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol
MaskingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Isoceteth-10
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingEthylene Brassylate
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Isohexadecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides, Glycolic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glyceryl Dilaurate, Acetyl Dipeptide-31 Amide, Dimethicone, Acetyl Tyrosinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, PEG-100 Stearate, Steareth-10, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Methyl Decenol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Isostearic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sclerotium Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-40 Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 60, Isopropyl Myristate, Ceteareth-20, Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Isoceteth-10, Silica, Disodium EDTA, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Ethylene Brassylate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-72 Amide
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-121
Skin Conditioning
Tridecapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Polyglucuronic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
C9-12 Alkane
SolventAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolygonum Bistorta Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Magnesium Chloride
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-72 Amide, Sh-Polypeptide-121, Tridecapeptide-1, Polyglucuronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, C9-12 Alkane, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Lecithin, Sodium Phytate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hexylene Glycol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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 or alcohol, 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolWater. 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
