What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
AstringentTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePropanediol
SolventCitric Acid
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningFerulic Acid
AntimicrobialNiacinamide
SmoothingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientSteareth-20
CleansingBacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
Emollient3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantChlorhexidine Digluconate
AntimicrobialN-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientChrysin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Caffeine, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ferulic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Steareth-20, Bacillus Ferment, Glyceryl Caprylate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Potassium Sorbate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingParfum
MaskingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeLimonene
PerfumingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Juice
MaskingWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Ascorbic Acid, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Limonene, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Juice
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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.
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