What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCorylus Avellana Seed Oil
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantInulin
Skin ConditioningLonicera Caprifolium Extract
AstringentLonicera Japonica Callus Extract
Skin ProtectingCopernicia Cerifera Cera
EmollientFructose
HumectantHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
MaskingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingLinalool
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingWater, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Glycerin, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Inulin, Lonicera Caprifolium Extract, Lonicera Japonica Callus Extract, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Fructose, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Decylene Glycol, Glucose, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, C14-22 Alcohols, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Citronellol, Eugenol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientEthylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPetrolatum
EmollientTrisiloxane
Skin ConditioningBehenamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingCetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningParaffin
PerfumingBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientLactic Acid
BufferingBenzalkonium Chloride
AntimicrobialButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Polyquaternium-37
Isopropyl Alcohol
SolventCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
PerfumingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningMethylparaben
PreservativeEthylparaben
PreservativeLimonene
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Petrolatum, Trisiloxane, Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Paraffin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Allantoin, Panthenol, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Lactic Acid, Benzalkonium Chloride, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Polyquaternium-37, Isopropyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide EOP, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneWater. 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