What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAminobutyric Acid
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Tromethamine
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Laurate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningColloidal Gold
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
Emollient
Totarol
Antioxidant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Silica, Panthenol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentylene Glycol, Aminobutyric Acid, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Raffinose, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Carbomer, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Potassium Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Colloidal Gold, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Linoleic Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Decylene Glycol, Oleic Acid, Totarol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningVinyldimethicone
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Bisabolol
Masking
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Pentylene Glycol, Vinyldimethicone, Arachidyl Alcohol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Bisabolol, Alpha-Arbutin, Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
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 GlycolCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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
