What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Carrageenan
Trehalose
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Euglena Gracilis Polysaccharide
Gel FormingAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Potassium Chloride
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Carrageenan, Trehalose, Propylene Glycol, Euglena Gracilis Polysaccharide, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Mica, CI 77891, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cellulose Gum, CI 77491, Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingKaolin
Abrasive
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyacrylic Acid
Emulsion StabilisingTartaric Acid
Buffering
Aluminum Glycinate
AstringentDisodium EDTA
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Triethylhexanoin, Niacinamide, Cellulose Gum, Kaolin, Alpha-Arbutin, Tranexamic Acid, Allantoin, Caffeine, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyacrylic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Aluminum Glycinate, Disodium EDTA, CI 77891, Isopropyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 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.
Sodium 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
