What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysilicone-11
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Silybum Marianum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Chrysin
Skin ConditioningCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingCeramide As
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDimethylacrylamide/Acrylic Acid/Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCeteareth-25
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Steareth-20
CleansingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Laurate
EmulsifyingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingWater, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Malachite Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Ceramide NP, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Biotin, Ceramide EOP, Silybum Marianum Seed Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Chrysin, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Ceramide AP, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ceramide Ns, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Ceramide As, Saccharide Isomerate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic Acid/Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Cholesterol, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Benzoate, Decyl Glucoside, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbitan Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium PCA, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ceteareth-25, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Steareth-20, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetyl Alcohol, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Potassium Laurate, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sucrose Distearate, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Sodium Phosphate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentAngelica Gigas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
Abrasive
Carrageenan
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXylitol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Gellan Gum
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCeratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientCalcium Chloride
AstringentTin Oxide
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Bis(Glycidoxyphenyl)Propane/Bisaminomethylnorbornane Copolymer
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Caffeine, Ceramide NP, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, Carrageenan, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hexylene Glycol, Propanediol, Xylitylglucoside, Sucrose, Anhydroxylitol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xylitol, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Copper Gluconate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Gellan Gum, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Calcium Chloride, Tin Oxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Bis(Glycidoxyphenyl)Propane/Bisaminomethylnorbornane Copolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 42090, CI 77891, CI 77491
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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.
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 GlycolCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineCeramide NP is a type of ceramide and formally known as ceramide 3.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinHexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene 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.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateTocopherol (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
