What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Tributyl Citrate
SolventSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberBHT
Antioxidant
Buteth-3
SolventWater, Methylpropanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Retinol, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Panthenol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium PCA, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tributyl Citrate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, BHT, Buteth-3
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Cetearyl Olivate
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Mannitol
Humectant
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingCitric Acid
Buffering
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantDextrin
AbsorbentCI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Cetearyl Olivate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sorbitan Olivate, Propylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Mannitol, Phosphatidylcholine, Titanium Dioxide, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Citric Acid, Retinal, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tromethamine, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Caramel, Dextrin, CI 16255, CI 19140, Caprylyl Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 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
