What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Colloidal Oatmeal
Absorbent
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Calcium Chloride
AstringentArginine
Masking
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningLinolenic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Pantolactone
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Malt Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTaraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPolyacrylate-13
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Linoleic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Beeswax, Colloidal Oatmeal, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Calcium Chloride, Arginine, Methionine, Cysteine, Lysine, Linolenic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Oleic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Pantolactone, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate-13, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPropanediol
Solvent
Silica
Abrasive
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingUndecane
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tridecane
Perfuming
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isopropyl Myristate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, CI 77492, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Alcohol Denat., Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Silica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, CI 77491, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Undecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tridecane, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Polyglycerin-6, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, CI 77499
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
This flowering plant is more commonly known as Capillary wormwood.
According to a manufacturer, the flowers of this plant are used for their anti-inflammation and moisturizing properties.
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 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 TriglyceridePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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
