What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran/Germ Oil
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tribehenin
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Ceteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingGlyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-75 Stearate
Limonene
Perfuming
Polyacrylamide
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Sulfite
Preservative
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Lecithin
Emollient
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Cyclotetrapeptide-24 Aminocyclohexane Carboxylate
Antioxidant
Water, Isoamyl Laurate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Octyldodecanol, Oryza Sativa Bran/Germ Oil, Squalane, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Behenate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Tribehenin, Parfum, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-75 Stearate, Limonene, Polyacrylamide, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Sulfite, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Linalool, Laureth-7, Alcohol, Lecithin, Ectoin, Citral, Citronellol, Amyl Cinnamal, Cyclotetrapeptide-24 Aminocyclohexane Carboxylate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylamide
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Disodium EDTA
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Dimethiconol, Carbomer, Polyacrylamide, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caffeine, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, CI 15985
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is also known as "C13-14 Isoalkane".
C13-14 Isoparaffin is created from petroleum-based mineral oils. It is an emollient and helps thicken a product.
As an emollient, it helps keep the skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in, keeping the skin hydrated.
C13-14 Isoparaffin may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about C13-14 IsoparaffinDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinLaureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.
This ingredient is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.
Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.
It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about PolyacrylamideWater. 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 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
