What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Phytate
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Isododecane, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Glycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Squalane, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol, Sodium Phytate, Benzophenone-4, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Methylheptyl Laurate
EmollientIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientAcetamidoethoxyethanol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Fullerenes
AntimicrobialHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningColeus Forskohlii Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantPCA
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Alanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Threonine
Valine
MaskingHistidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
Masking
Bentonite
Absorbent
Sunflower Seed Oil/Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Esters
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
Skin Conditioning
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lactate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Methylheptyl Laurate, Isopentyldiol, Stearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Arachidyl Alcohol, Acetamidoethoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ubiquinone, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Fullerenes, Hydrolyzed Silk, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Phytosphingosine, Allantoin, Stearic Acid, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Coleus Forskohlii Flower Extract, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, PCA, Sodium PCA, Alanine, Arginine, Isoleucine, Glycine, Serine, Threonine, Valine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Aspartic Acid, Bentonite, Sunflower Seed Oil/Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Esters, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Triethylhexanoin, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Pvp, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholCitric 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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
