What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientPropylene Glycol Stearate
Skin ConditioningViola Tricolor Extract
EmollientFoeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEchinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingAlgae Extract
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCeramide 3
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Oligopeptide
CleansingPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantWheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningCollagen
MoisturisingElastin
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAscorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate
AntioxidantBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingSoluble Collagen
HumectantAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantSteapyrium Chloride
AntimicrobialSqualane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientLinoleic Acid
CleansingOleic Acid
EmollientPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
HumectantMaleic Acid
BufferingLactic Acid
BufferingTartaric Acid
BufferingHydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSuperoxide Dismutase
AntioxidantPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientLaureth-7
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Triethanolamine
BufferingPropylene Glycol
HumectantQuaternium-15
PreservativeDiazolidinyl Urea
PreservativeMethylparaben
PreservativePropylparaben
PreservativeWater, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Viola Tricolor Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Algae Extract, Persea Gratissima Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide 3, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium PCA, Wheat Amino Acids, Collagen, Elastin, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, Beeswax, Panthenol, Allantoin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Soluble Collagen, Ascorbic Acid, Steapyrium Chloride, Squalane, Dimethicone, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Maleic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Superoxide Dismutase, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Triethanolamine, Propylene Glycol, Quaternium-15, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientParaffin
PerfumingPropylene Glycol
HumectantSilica
AbrasivePolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
EmulsifyingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingHexyl Laurate
EmollientNylon-12
Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin ConditioningMethylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPolyethylene
AbrasiveAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOctyldodecanol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-6 Isostearate
EmulsifyingTriethanolamine
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingMethylparaben
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialCaffeine
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantEthylparaben
PreservativeMenthoxypropanediol
MaskingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHesperidin Methyl Chalcone
AntioxidantPentasodium Pentetate
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingHesperetin Laurate
AntioxidantN-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningDipeptide-2
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Oligopeptide
CleansingChrysin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Paraffin, Propylene Glycol, Silica, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Nylon-12, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer, Polyethylene, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, PEG-6 Isostearate, Triethanolamine, Sodium Citrate, Methylparaben, Chlorphenesin, Caffeine, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylparaben, Menthoxypropanediol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Pentasodium Pentetate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Hesperetin Laurate, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Chrysin
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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.
This 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 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 GlycerinMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenPalmitoyl Oligopeptide is a form of peptide. It is created by blending peptides with palmitic acid. Peptides are building blocks for protein.
Due to the palmitic acid base, it may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
This ingredients tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl OligopeptidePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (formerly Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3) is a lab-made peptide with anti-inflammatory and skin-repairing benefits. It's made up of four amino acids (glycine, glutamine, proline, and arginine) and palmitic acid (which helps it penetrate skin more effectively).
This ingredient helps reduce inflammation by limiting the production of interleukin-6 (IL-6), a chemical that triggers inflammatory responses, particularly after UV exposure.
Less inflammation = slower collagen breakdown and a longer-lasting, youthful appearance.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 also stimulates collagen production and supports a healthier skin barrier.
Over time, this can improve skin firmness, hydration, and reduce the appearance of fine lines. It’s commonly paired with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex for enhanced anti-aging effects.
This ingredient has been shown to be effective and safe in cosmetic use and you'll typically find it in small amounts (less than 0.01%).
Due to its palmitic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Propylene 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 GlycolTocopheryl 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 AcetateTriethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineWater. 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