What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Bark/Sap Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingCornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingYeast Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingOctyldodecanol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantMyrtus Communis Extract
AstringentTropaeolum Majus Extract
AntimicrobialTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Beeswax, Sorbitan Stearate, Cellulose Gum, Ceramide NP, Paeonia Lactiflora Bark/Sap Extract, Parfum, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Yeast Beta-Glucan, Copper Tripeptide-1, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Myrtus Communis Extract, Tropaeolum Majus Extract, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethicone
EmollientMethylpropanediol
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
Glycerin
HumectantC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientCetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientDistarch Phosphate
AbsorbentPPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitic Acid
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTricaprylin
MaskingBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingSqualane
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantRetinol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Arginine
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPhenylpropanol
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingSorbitol
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil
PerfumingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingVetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
MaskingBHT
AntioxidantAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Methylpropanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Glycerin, C12-16 Alcohols, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Distarch Phosphate, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Palmitic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tricaprylin, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Olivate, Squalane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Retinol, Disodium EDTA, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenylpropanol, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Sorbitol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, BHT, Ascorbic Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Behenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).
Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholThis 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 TriglycerideCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolWater. 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