What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Glycerin
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingGlucose
Humectant
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Hordeum Distichon Extract
Skin ProtectingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
Emollient
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Rosa Canina Seed Extract
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
HumectantSantalum Album Extract
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Polyisobutene, Synthetic Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Glycerin, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Glucoside, Squalane, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Glucose, Collagen Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Panthenol, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Dipeptide-2, Lecithin, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract, Santalum Album Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Chlorella Ferment, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Pentylene Glycol, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide, CI 77491
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingSucrose Stearate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hexapeptide-2
Bleaching
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Glycol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Water, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Betaine, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Sucrose Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hexapeptide-2, Biotin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolThis 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 ButterCaprylyl 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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium 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 HyaluronateSynthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxWater. 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
