What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningPlumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCrambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride
Polyquaternium-7
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Dimethicone, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Ethyl Linoleate, Butylene Glycol, Ethyl Oleate, Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hedera Helix Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingCitrus Tangerina Peel Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningBoswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Dipterocarpus Intricatus Extract
Antioxidant
Myroxylon Balsamum Balsam Oil
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningFusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningCitrus Junos Peel Oil
Astringent
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetyl Alcohol, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Dipterocarpus Intricatus Extract, Myroxylon Balsamum Balsam Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Hexylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Citrus Junos Peel Oil, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
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 GlycolCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Panthenol 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 PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
