What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingC12-14 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingHyaluronic Acid
HumectantCeramide 3
Skin ConditioningDisodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlycine
BufferingMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSerine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantLysine
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
EmollientAlanine
MaskingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, C12-14 Pareth-7, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trehalose, Carbomer, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phosphatidylcholine, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide 3, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Saccharide Isomerate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycine, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Algae Extract, Alanine, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Threonine, Proline, Arginine, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin
Water
Skin ConditioningGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingButylene Glycol
HumectantTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantNylon-12
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate
EmulsifyingInositol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingMica
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPolyacrylamide
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingUndecylenoyl Phenylalanine
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingC13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
MaskingHexyldecanol
EmollientLaureth-7
EmulsifyingCitrus Reticulata Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningMethylparaben
PreservativeAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Nylon-12, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Boron Nitride, Panthenol, PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate, Inositol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Polyacrylamide, Aminomethyl Propanol, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Benzyl Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Hexyldecanol, Laureth-7, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Methylparaben, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Parfum, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, CI 77891
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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.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolWater. 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 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