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
Surfactant
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 ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycosaminoglycans
EmollientAcetyl Sh-Heptapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Copper PCA
HumectantZinc PCA
Humectant
Calcium PCA
Humectant
Laureth-12
EmulsifyingSqualene
Emollient
Santalum Album Extract
CleansingPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Distichon Extract
Skin ProtectingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Urtica Dioica Extract
AstringentEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentCucumis Sativus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Algin
Lecithin
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingWater, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Glycosaminoglycans, Acetyl Sh-Heptapeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Copper PCA, Zinc PCA, Calcium PCA, Laureth-12, Squalene, Santalum Album Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Phytic Acid, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Linoleic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Tocopherol, Urtica Dioica Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Hydrolyzed Algin, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin 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
