What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract
MoisturisingChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dextran
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Cetearyl Alcohol, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Benzoic Acid, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Tocopherol, Sorbic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Dextran, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Pentylene Glycol, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Aminomethyl Propanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 TriglycerideCaprylyl 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 GlycolCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCetearyl Glucoside is a surfactant and emulsifier. It can be produced from synthetic of natural sources of cetearyl alcohol and glucose.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters. It can also be used to enhance the texture of products.
As a surfactant, Cetearyl Glucoside helps during the cleansing process. By gathering all the dirt and oils, it allows these molecules to be washed away easily.
Learn more about Cetearyl GlucosideEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
