What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTerminalia Bellerica Fruit Extract
AntimicrobialTerminalia Chebula Extract
AstringentEmblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingSantalum Album Oil
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Terminalia Bellerica Fruit Extract, Terminalia Chebula Extract, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Santalum Album Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Titanium Dioxide
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
AntioxidantMalt Juice
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Juice
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Carrot Extract
Skin ConditioningTrifolium Pratense Extract
Skin ConditioningMilk
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
AntimicrobialDioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingZea Mays Silk Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCichorium Intybus Root Oligosaccharides
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingComb Extract
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientMonochoria Hastata Oil
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlgin
MaskingSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeLactic Acid
BufferingCalcium Ascorbate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantLecithin
EmollientCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingMalpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
EmollientCamphor
MaskingDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Water
MaskingLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentTapioca Starch
Thioctic Acid
AntioxidantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Malt Juice, Citrus Limon Juice, Pyrus Malus Juice, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Hydrolyzed Carrot Extract, Trifolium Pratense Extract, Milk, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Zea Mays Silk Extract, Glycine Soja Extract, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Cichorium Intybus Root Oligosaccharides, Glycerin, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Comb Extract, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Monochoria Hastata Oil, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Xanthan Gum, Algin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Lactic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Camphor, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Cocos Nucifera Water, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Tapioca Starch, Thioctic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceBenzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilDehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinXanthan 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