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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polysorbate 40
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil
Masking
Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil
Masking
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCastanea Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
CI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Gelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingSqualene
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Tocotrienols
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 40, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Myristyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil, Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Biotin, Castanea Sativa Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, CI 77220, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sucrose, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Butter, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Linoleic Acid, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Squalene, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Tocotrienols, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Trehalose, Sodium PCA, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Ceteareth-20, Hexylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylamide
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Fructose
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingUrea
Buffering
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Maltose
MaskingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Magnesium Chloride
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Glucose
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol 0.001%
Perfuming
Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyacrylamide, Alcohol Denat., Citric Acid, Fructose, Sodium Hydroxide, Urea, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Laureth-7, Allantoin, Maltose, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Magnesium Chloride, T-Butyl Alcohol, Zinc Gluconate, Carbomer, Copper Tripeptide-1, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Glucose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caffeine, Ceramide EOP, Benzyl Alcohol 0.001%
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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.
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 GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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 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.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateSodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCATrehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseWater. 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
