What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sodium Polyacrylate, CI 77891, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOleyl Erucate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSqualane
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Mango Butter Dimer Dilinoleyl Esters/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingS-Mu-Conotoxin Cniiic Acetate
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Decapeptide-22
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-78
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Sh-Octapeptide-24 Amide
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Palmitoyl Nonapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
C9-12 Alkane
SolventPolyurethane-10
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten
MoisturisingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Oleyl Erucate, Glycerin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Mango Butter Dimer Dilinoleyl Esters/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Triheptanoin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, S-Mu-Conotoxin Cniiic Acetate, Oligopeptide-1, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Decapeptide-22, Oligopeptide-78, Palmitoyl Sh-Octapeptide-24 Amide, Zinc Palmitoyl Nonapeptide-14, Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, C9-12 Alkane, Polyurethane-10, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten, Cyanocobalamin, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Tin Oxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
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
