What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-3 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Diglycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingPEG-5 Stearate
Emulsifying
Batyl Alcohol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Trimethylsilyl Hydrolyzed Silk Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Tetrasodium Etidronate
Emulsion StabilisingHoney
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Raspberry Seed Oil
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Beheneth-30
CleansingPunica Granatum Seed Cell Culture Lysate
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Glucosyl Ceramide
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
MaskingHoney Extract
Humectant
C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside
CleansingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Extract
AstringentSaccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Extract
AstringentGluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantCistus Ladaniferus Leaf/Stem Water Extract
AstringentCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingZiziphus Jujuba Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Alba Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Safflower Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Archangelica Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Porphyra Columbina Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract
HumectantHornet Extract
AntimicrobialPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Squalane, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-3 Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Diglycerin, Sorbitan Tristearate, PEG-5 Stearate, Batyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Trimethylsilyl Hydrolyzed Silk Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Honey, Cyclopentasiloxane, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Raspberry Seed Oil, Maltodextrin, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine, Beheneth-30, Punica Granatum Seed Cell Culture Lysate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Behenic Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glucosyl Ceramide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium PCA, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Royal Jelly Extract, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Honey Extract, C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Propolis Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Glucose, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract, Rosa Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Morus Alba Extract, Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Cistus Ladaniferus Leaf/Stem Water Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Bioflavonoids, Citrus Limon Juice, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract, Rosa Alba Leaf/Stem Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Ceramide Ng, Hydrolyzed Safflower Flower Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Angelica Archangelica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Porphyra Columbina Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Oak Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract, Hornet Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Galactomyces/Milk Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingPEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-32
HumectantAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentasodium Pentetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Trehalose, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Galactomyces/Milk Ferment Filtrate, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Protein, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, PEG-32, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopherol, Triethylhexanoin, Behenyl Alcohol, Pentasodium Pentetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDiglycerin is a humectant. It is derived from glycerin, which is naturally found in your skin.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture to the skin from the air.
Dimethicone 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 GlycerinPeg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil comes from hydrogenated castor oil. It is a solubilizer and emulsifier.
As a solubilizer, it helps dissolve ingredients into a water-based version. It is also an emulsifer. Emulsifier help prevent oils and water from separating. Both these properties help create evenly-spread and uniform products.
Basically, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil helps hold ingredients together.
Learn more about PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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 TocopherolTriethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.
As a solvent, Triethylhexanoin helps dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
It is also an emollient and helps condition the skin.
Learn more about TriethylhexanoinWater. 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
