What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingCopernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Cera Alba
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Nylon-6/12
AbsorbentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Nylon-6
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Cellulose
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingLaureth-30
CleansingC11-15 Pareth-40
CleansingC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingPropylene Carbonate
SolventPantolactone
Humectant
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
Cleansing
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Paraffin, Propylene Glycol, Pvp, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Stearic Acid, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Arginine, Cera Alba, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Lauroyl Lysine, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Nylon-6/12, Tocopheryl Acetate, Nylon-6, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Alcohol Denat., Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Cellulose, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Deceth-6 Sulfosuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Laureth-30, C11-15 Pareth-40, C11-15 Pareth-7, Propylene Carbonate, Pantolactone, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Silica, Tocopherol, Sodium Phosphate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Althaea Rosea Root Extract
HumectantBetula Alba Juice
AstringentPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentWater, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose, Sodium PCA, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Betula Alba Juice, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Panthenol, Cellulose Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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
