What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ergosterol
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Triethylhexanoin, Ceresin, Ozokerite, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ergosterol, Caffeine, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Glycolic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Silica, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492
Water
Skin ConditioningCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientDibutyl Adipate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Stearyl Heptanoate
Emollient
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Stearyl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBisabolol
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventTocopherol
Antioxidant
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Collagen
Moisturising
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
Emollient
Water, Ceresin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Butylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Synthetic Wax, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Stearyl Heptanoate, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Stearyl Caprylate, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Bisabolol, Parfum, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Methylpropanediol, Tocopherol, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Collagen, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
Alternatives
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 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 TriglycerideCeresin is a wax derived from ozokerite. It is an alternative to beeswax.
The most common process of creating ceresin is by using heat and sulfuric acid.
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 GlycerinTocopherol (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 TocopherolTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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
