What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialBehenyl Behenate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Urea
Buffering
Fomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingSorbitol
Humectant
Pantolactone
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Bisabolol
Masking
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Behenyl Behenate, Glycerin, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Palmitate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Serine, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Urea, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Sorbitol, Pantolactone, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Bisabolol, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Cetearyl Phosphate
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-37
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
BHT
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBHA
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLinalool
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Cetearyl Phosphate, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Retinol, Ferulic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-37, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Synthetic Beeswax, BHT, Xanthan Gum, BHA, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool
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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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
