What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingGlycerin
HumectantBetaine
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientBisabolol
MaskingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingZinc Lactate
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingSalicylic Acid
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentPolydextrose
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentAmylopectin
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialWater, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Carbomer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Bisabolol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Trideceth-6, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Zinc Lactate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Salicylic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Maltodextrin, Amylopectin, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPPG-3 Myristyl Ether
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientBetaine
HumectantCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingIsostearyl Alcohol
EmollientPterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Lactic Acid
BufferingNordihydroguaiaretic Acid
AntioxidantButylene Glycol
HumectantCeramide 3
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningBee Venom
AstringentColloidal Gold
AntimicrobialAcetyl Heptapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Metabisulfite
AntioxidantCI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantCI 47000
Cosmetic ColorantCI 26100
Cosmetic ColorantCI 61565
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Panthenol, Glycerin, PPG-3 Myristyl Ether, Isononyl Isononanoate, Betaine, Caprylyl Methicone, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isostearyl Alcohol, Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Lactic Acid, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide 3, Propolis Extract, Bee Venom, Colloidal Gold, Acetyl Heptapeptide-9, Parfum, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Citronellol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Metabisulfite, CI 47005, CI 47000, CI 26100, CI 61565, CI 60725
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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