What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Phytate
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Isododecane, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Lactobacillus Ferment, Squalane, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Sodium Phytate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Benzophenone-4, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140, CI 15985, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Coumarin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyacrylamide
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polyquaternium-10
Propylparaben
Preservative
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Isostearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyacrylamide, Panthenol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Ethylparaben, Titanium Dioxide, Polyquaternium-10, Propylparaben, Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
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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.
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 AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
