What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Propanediol
Solvent
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingErythritol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Erythritol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Phytate
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBenzoic Acid
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Azelaic Acid, Propanediol, Glycol Distearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Olivate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Silica, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sucrose, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Sorbate, Triethyl Citrate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Benzoic 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 Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinIsopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.
When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl PalmitatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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 HyaluronateSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateWater. 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
