What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Betaine
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Bidens Pilosa Extract
HumectantGossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Psoralea Corylifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningAsparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Polianthes Tuberosa Flower Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Water, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Betaine, Squalane, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Glycerin, Psoralea Corylifolia Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Polianthes Tuberosa Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Protein
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Cera
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Amorphophallus Konjac Root
HumectantPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sphingolipids
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Water, Stearic Acid, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Caffeine, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Protein, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Allantoin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Cera, Hydrolyzed Amorphophallus Konjac Root, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineCaffeine 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 CaffeineCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanol 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 HyaluronateStearic 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 AcidWater. 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
