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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Troxerutin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Sodium Isostearate
CleansingEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Hedera Helix Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialCochlearia Armoracia Root Extract
MaskingCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Quercus Robur Bark Extract
AstringentRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Paullinia Cupana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract
MoisturisingElettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingLavandula Officinalis Flower/Extract
AntimicrobialMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelilotus Officinalis Herb Extract
Perfuming
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potentilla Erecta Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Acorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingSymphytum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Octyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCinnamal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Troxerutin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Sodium Isostearate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Quercus Robur Bark Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Paullinia Cupana Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Lavandula Officinalis Flower/Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Herb Extract, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Potentilla Erecta Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Symphytum Officinale Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cinnamal, Coumarin, Eugenol, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
C15-19 Alkane
SolventIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOctenidine Hcl
AntimicrobialCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sphingolipids
Emollient
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Protein
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, C15-19 Alkane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octenidine Hcl, Caffeine, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Protein, Caramel, Parfum
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 created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant.
Much like its predecessor, anhydroxylitol is a humectant. Humectants attract and hold water to moisturize the skin.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol (24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
This ingredient is often derived from plants such as wood and sugarcane.
Learn more about AnhydroxylitolEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinIsononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateOctyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol sourced from plant oils like coconut or palm (or made synthetically).
It is:
You'll likely see this in many BHA products because this is the go-to solvent for salicylic acid.
This ingredient is typically used at levels between 2-20%.
Regarding fungal acne:
In 2019, this ingredient was tested against multiple Malassezia species (the yeast that causes fungal acne) and showed no growth.
We don't have a description for Octyldodecyl Xyloside yet.
This ingredient is an emulsifier that keeps the oily and watery parts of a formula blended together. Its real party trick is making thin, flowable, and very stable emulsions.
Typical use sits around 2-4% (a bit higher for sunscreens and foundations).
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe in cosmetics and noted the large molecules aren't likely to be absorbed into skin.
Because it carries a fatty-acid ester component (stearic acid), it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-30 DipolyhydroxystearatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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 WaterXylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolXylitylglucoside is created from xylitol and glucose, two humectants.
Not surprisingly, this ingredient is also a humectant. It attracts and holds water in your skin, helping to maintain hydration.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol(24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
Learn more about Xylitylglucoside
