What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPropanediol
SolventPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantHydrangea Macrophylla Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBakuchiol
AntimicrobialHyaluronic Acid
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantRetinol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyisobutene
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningAllium Sativum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingRutin
AntioxidantCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingVitis Vinifera Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingGlucose
HumectantSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Hydrangea Macrophylla Leaf Extract, Bakuchiol, Hyaluronic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinol, Allantoin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopherol, Behenyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tromethamine, Cetearyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyisobutene, Arachidyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sorbitan Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Rutin, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera Vine Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glucose, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum
Alcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingCalamine
AbsorbentGlycerin
HumectantZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantNiacinamide
SmoothingDimethyl Sulfone
SolventCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHamamelis Virginiana Extract
AntiseborrhoeicGloiopeltis Furcata Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Pinaster Bark Extract
AntioxidantCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingSoluble Collagen
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSalicylic Acid
MaskingColloidal Sulfur
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCamphor
MaskingFructooligosaccharides
HumectantLecithin
EmollientBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveLinoleic Acid
CleansingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSarcosine
Skin Conditioning4-Terpineol
MaskingMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat., Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Calamine, Glycerin, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Dimethyl Sulfone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Gloiopeltis Furcata Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, Colloidal Sulfur, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Allantoin, Camphor, Fructooligosaccharides, Lecithin, Beta-Glucan, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Silica, Linoleic Acid, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phospholipids, Hexylene Glycol, Sarcosine, 4-Terpineol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 AllantoinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractThis 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 GlycerinSodium 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum