What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Surfactant
Quaternium-90 Sepiolite
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingQuaternium-90 Montmorillonite
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Alumina
Abrasive
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCellulose Acetate
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
Solvent
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract
AntimicrobialRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Quaternium-90 Sepiolite, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Quaternium-90 Montmorillonite, Disodium EDTA, Alumina, Propylene Carbonate, Cellulose Acetate, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Polyglycerin-6, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Stearate, Propanediol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, CI 77891, CI 77288, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Musa Sapientum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Musa Sapientum Flower Extract, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin (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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
