What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Galactomyces/Milk Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingPEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-32
HumectantAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentasodium Pentetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Trehalose, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Galactomyces/Milk Ferment Filtrate, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Protein, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, PEG-32, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopherol, Triethylhexanoin, Behenyl Alcohol, Pentasodium Pentetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Tromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrehalose
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipropylene Glycol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycereth-26, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Methyl Trimethicone, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, C12-16 Alcohols, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyisobutene, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Trehalose, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Parfum, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
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 GlycolCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicone. It has a high refractive index and adds shine to formulations.
According to the safety review by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel, it is safe for use in cosmetics under the current practices and concentrations.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolTocopherol (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 TocopherolTrehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseWater. 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
