What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Inulin
Skin ConditioningInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Galactoarabinan
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Phytic Acid
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Rhodinols
Perfuming
Juniperus Mexicana Wood Oil
Perfuming
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Wood Oil
Perfuming
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Water, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Zinc Oxide, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Inulin, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethyl Sulfone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Myristyl Myristate, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Bisabolol, Galactoarabinan, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Arbutin, Glutathione, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Phytic Acid, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Phenethyl Alcohol, Silica, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Sclerotium Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Alcohol, Rhodinols, Juniperus Mexicana Wood Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Wood Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil, Lecithin, Sorbitol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Eugenol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantTetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
Antioxidant
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Lecithin
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
AbsorbentCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningDextran
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propanediol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Alpha-Arbutin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Hexylresorcinol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Nonapeptide-1, Retinol, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Sorbitan Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Dextran, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Bisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
This ingredient also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
All these properties makes bisabolol a great skin barrier helper ingredient.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Note: Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Learn more about BisabololCaprylyl 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Some other names for this ingredient include soy lecithin and deoiled soy lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sclerotium Gum is a polysaccharide gum made by the fungus, Sclerotium rolfssii. It is similar to xanthan gum.
In cosmetics, Sclerotium Gum is used to thicken the texture and to help stabilize other ingredients.
As an emulsifier, Sclerotium Gum helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as water and oil.
Learn more about Sclerotium GumTocopheryl 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
