What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientC13-15 Alkane
SolventCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Propylene Glycol
HumectantStearyl Alcohol
EmollientDipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientPPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate
EmollientPolyacrylamide
Cetyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Dimethicone
EmollientC13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentLaureth-7
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingAlgae Extract
EmollientVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeMethylparaben
PreservativeEthylparaben
PreservativeButylparaben
MaskingPropylparaben
PreservativeIsobutylparaben
AntimicrobialHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMalonic Acid
BufferingMalachite
Skin ConditioningZinc Carbonate
Silica
AbrasiveTalc
AbrasiveAlumina
AbrasiveMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, C13-15 Alkane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Dimethicone, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate, Polyacrylamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Dimethicone, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Xanthan Gum, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Laureth-7, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Algae Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Malonic Acid, Malachite, Zinc Carbonate, Silica, Talc, Alumina, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningEthyl Oleate
EmollientEthylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate
EmollientSqualane
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
AntioxidantSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-3 Stearate
EmulsifyingOleic Acid
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingSilica
AbrasiveSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingTerminalia Arjuna Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Phytate
Lecithin
EmollientCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantAlanyl Glutamine
HumectantArginine
MaskingOligopeptide-177
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingSisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Panthenol, Ethyl Oleate, Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Oleic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Silica, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Terminalia Arjuna Extract, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Maltodextrin, Sodium Phytate, Lecithin, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Alanyl Glutamine, Arginine, Oligopeptide-177, Sodium Chloride, Phenylalanine, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
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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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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