What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cholesterol
Emollient
Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Oleth-2
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Hexapeptide-8 Sp
Amyl Acetate
MaskingDisodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Water, Propylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cholesterol, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 80, Oleth-2, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Polyglutamate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Pentapeptide-4, Sh-Hexapeptide-8 Sp, Amyl Acetate, Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate, Glycerin, Synthetic Beeswax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-37
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-18
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Polysilicone-11
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Xylitol
Humectant
Steareth-21
CleansingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Acetyl Hexapeptide-30
Skin Conditioning
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Arginine
Masking
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
BHT
Antioxidant
Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Tropolone, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Decylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Soluble Collagen, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Phenylpropanol, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52, Acetyl Hexapeptide-37, Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-18, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Sorbic Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Steareth-2, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xylitol, Steareth-21, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Boron Nitride, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Stearic Acid, Parfum, Allantoin, Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Silica, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Acetyl Hexapeptide-30, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Geraniol, Citronellol, Coumarin, Citral, Arginine, Diazolidinyl Urea, Alcohol, BHT
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl 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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinHyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
What makes hyaluronic acid so hydrating? It has the capacity to bind or hold large amounts of water.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing.
Hyaluronic acid can be irritating if the molecule has a low-molecular weight, or if the molecules are small.
One study found low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be pro-inflammatory, meaning some people may experience irritation. This is because our bodies use hyaluronic acid in the wound-healing process to signal to our bodies, via irritation, that something needs healing.
The same study found high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be anti-inflammatory.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
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 HyaluronateTocopheryl 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 Acetate
