What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetraria Islandica Extract
CleansingYeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alanine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-22
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-45
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-8
Humectant
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Oleate, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetraria Islandica Extract, Yeast Ferment Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Alanine, Proline, Serine, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-22, Sh-Polypeptide-45, Sh-Polypeptide-8, Sh-Polypeptide-9
Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Callus Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Nelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract
Antimicrobial
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract
AstringentTriticum Aestivum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningVinyldimethicone
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPhytic Acid
Propanediol
Solvent
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Dextrin
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Glycine Soja Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientAvena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Max Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Callus Extract, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethylhexanoin, Glyceryl Stearate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Jojoba Esters, Nelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract, Triticum Aestivum Peptide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Water, Vinyldimethicone, Panthenol, Pvp, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Dipropylene Glycol, Adenosine, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Phytic Acid, Propanediol, Palmitic Acid, Dextrin, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin, Squalane, Glycine Soja Peptide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Avena Sativa Peptide, Ceramide NP, Glycine Max Polypeptide, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phytosterols, Hydroxyacetophenone
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolThis long ingredient is a copolymer of sodium acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers.
It is used to help stabilize other ingredients and create a thicker gel-like texture.
Emulsifiers prevent oils and waters from separating.
Learn more about Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerSorbitan Oleate is created from compounds in oleic acid and sorbitol.
It is used to stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Emulsifiers help keep ingredients together, such as oils and water.
According to a manufacturer, the ingredient Sorbitan Monooleate shares an INCI name with this one.
Sorbitan Oleate may not be fungal acne safe. It can also worsen oily skin.
Learn more about Sorbitan OleateTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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 WaterXanthan 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
