What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
CleansingDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Cocoate
Emollient
Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Bitartrate
BufferingKojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingSuperoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides
Emollient
Darutoside
Skin ConditioningUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Glycine Soja Protein, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Ceteareth-20, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf/Stem Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Potassium Bitartrate, Kojic Dipalmitate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Carbomer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethiconol, Retinol, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Superoxide Dismutase, PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides, Darutoside, Ubiquinone, Phytosphingosine, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Ascorbic Acid, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate-13
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Serum Albumin
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Husk Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Fibronectin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Steareth-20
CleansingHesperidin Methyl Chalcone
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
CI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantN-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningDipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Chrysin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Glycoproteins, Polyacrylate-13, Soluble Collagen, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Polyisobutene, Serum Albumin, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Olea Europaea Husk Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax, Fibronectin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Steareth-20, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hyaluronic Acid, Mica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Sodium Citrate, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, CI 16255, CI 77491, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Dipeptide-2, Citric Acid, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Bisulfite
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
