What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Octadecene
SolventDimethicone
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
Refreshing
Menthol
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin Protecting
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Flower Extract
AstringentEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Octadecene, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Lauryl Laurate, Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate, Polysorbate 80, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Menthol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Disodium EDTA, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Acrylates Crosspolymer
AbsorbentSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Vulgaris Extract
Skin ProtectingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Coco-Glucoside, Acrylates Crosspolymer, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lactate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Chamomilla Vulgaris Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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. Remember to 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
