What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Cetyl Stearate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Dna
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycol Distearate, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Isostearyl Isostearate, Cetyl Stearate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Dna, Allantoin, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Tricaprylin
Perfuming
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Canarium Indicum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Methylsilanol Carboxymethyl Theophylline Alginate
Skin ConditioningHordeum Distichon Extract
Skin ProtectingYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningSantalum Album Extract
CleansingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Lactate
EmollientSteareth-10
Emulsifying
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Dihydromyricetin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingTripleurospermum Maritimum Extract
Skin ProtectingPalmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantSteareth-20
CleansingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glucosamine Hcl
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
PEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingTetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Magnesium Chloride
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Tricaprylin, Cetyl Esters, Canarium Indicum Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Methylsilanol Carboxymethyl Theophylline Alginate, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Yeast Extract, Santalum Album Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Lauryl Lactate, Steareth-10, Ceramide Ng, Dihydromyricetin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Tripleurospermum Maritimum Extract, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Steareth-20, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Pisum Sativum Extract, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 60, Butylene Glycol, Glucosamine Hcl, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Tribehenin, Diazolidinyl Urea, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Potassium Sorbate, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient.
It plays several roles in a formula:
Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products.
Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people.
However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers.
Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy.
Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans.
Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients.
This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholThis synthetic peptide is created from lysine, valine, and palmitic acid.
According to the manufacturer, in-vitro studies show tissue growth and collagen synthesis. Another in-vivo study found 60 volunteers saw a significant reduction in wrinkles after 84 days.
Due to its palmitic acid base, this peptide may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
