What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Calcium PCA
Humectant
Magnesium PCA
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Gellan Gum
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cera Alba
Emollient
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientPolyisobutene
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingCeteareth-25
CleansingMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer
Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic Acid/Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylyl Methicone, Glycerin, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Caffeine, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Calcium PCA, Magnesium PCA, Adenosine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, Cholesterol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gellan Gum, Lactic Acid, Cera Alba, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenic Acid, Hydrated Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Isododecane, Polyisobutene, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lecithin, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, C12-14 Pareth-12, Ceteareth-25, Maris Sal, Silica, Silica Silylate, Decyl Glucoside, Parfum, Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer, Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic Acid/Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Pentylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventSqualane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Magnesium Sulfate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Quaternium-90 Bentonite
Polyglyceryl-20 Octadecabehenate/Laurate
EmollientAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Prolinamidoethyl Imidazole
Skin ProtectingArginine
Masking
Acmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingCoffea Arabica Seed Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Tulipa Gesneriana Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPadina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Fructose
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Dextran
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C13-15 Alkane, Squalane, Propanediol, Lauryl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate, Glycerin, Magnesium Sulfate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Polyglyceryl-20 Octadecabehenate/Laurate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Prolinamidoethyl Imidazole, Arginine, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Tulipa Gesneriana Flower Extract, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Gluconolactone, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Sodium PCA, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Fructose, Maltodextrin, Dextran, Glyceryl Behenate, Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate, Tocopherol, Stearic Acid, Calcium Gluconate, Triethyl Citrate, Citric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Zinc Stearate
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateTocopherol 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
