What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
EmollientAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientPolyquaternium-11
Disodium EDTA
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-6, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Alcohol, Allantoin, Propanediol, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Polyquaternium-11, Disodium EDTA, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera
Masking
Canola Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Propanediol
Solvent
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMalpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Aloe Ferox Leaf Juice Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Callus Lysate
Antioxidant
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Carrageenan
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPotassium PCA
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PCA
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera, Canola Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Benzyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Juice Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Rosa Canina Callus Lysate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Arginine, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Aspartic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Carrageenan, Sodium Lactate, Potassium PCA, Sodium PCA, Silica, Xanthan Gum, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This 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 TriglycerideGlycerin 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 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.
Propanediol 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 PropanediolSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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
