What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientMethylpropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propanediol
Solvent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrehalose
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantSargassum Pallidum Extract
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Trehalose, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyglutamate, Sargassum Pallidum Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Propylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Glycine
Buffering
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fucose
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningViola Yedoensis Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMalva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantAspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Threonine
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydroxyacetophenone, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Glycine Soja Protein, Parfum, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Glycine, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Fucose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Viola Yedoensis Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, CI 16255, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Alanine, Lysine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Valine, Proline, Isoleucine, Histidine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Nonapeptide-1, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Hexylene Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethicone 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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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
