What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantSteareth-2
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Steareth-21
CleansingHexylresorcinol
AntimicrobialAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Behenyl Alcohol
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXylitol
HumectantXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Stearyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientLauryl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeMethylparaben
PreservativePropylparaben
PreservativeEthylparaben
PreservativeTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Steareth-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Steareth-21, Hexylresorcinol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sclerotium Gum, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Disodium EDTA, Stearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Lauryl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientSteareth-21
CleansingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientSteareth-2
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPolyacrylamide
Butylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialC13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantLaureth-7
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Benzoate
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantHibiscus Abelmoschus Extract
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Sorbitan Laurate
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion Stabilising3-Aminopropane Sulfonic Acid
Calcium Hydroxymethionine
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDimethylmethoxy Chromanol
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Steareth-21, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Steareth-2, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyacrylamide, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., C13-14 Isoparaffin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Laureth-7, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Retinyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sorbitan Laurate, Polysorbate 20, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Carbomer, 3-Aminopropane Sulfonic Acid, Calcium Hydroxymethionine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Xanthan Gum, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ceramide EOP, CI 14700, CI 15985
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.
When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.
It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl GlucosideThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCaprylyl 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 GlycolGlycerin 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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSteareth-2 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from polyethylene glycol and stearyl alcohol.
The 2 stands for the number of ethylene oxide units used to create this ingredient.
We don't have a description for Steareth-21 yet.
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 Water