What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCamelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
AstringentSalix Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAlbizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentPyrus Malus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningKrameria Triandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningHexyldecanol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBrassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Thymus Mastichina Flower Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Isostearyl Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Adenosine, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Salix Alba Leaf Extract, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Pyrus Malus Seed Extract, Krameria Triandra Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Hexyldecanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Thymus Mastichina Flower Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
Humectant
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Batyl Alcohol
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate/Stearate/Adipate
EmollientPPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
EmollientPhytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientHydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
PEG-32
HumectantPEG-6
HumectantPEG-150 Stearate
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
C16-18 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxydimerdilinoleyl Ether
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydroxylated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Acrylates Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSucrose Stearate
EmollientPropylparaben
Preservative
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientGlycogen
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentArginine
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingLuffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAstragalus Sinicus Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Majorana Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicRosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract
TonicCitric Acid
Buffering
Akebia Trifoliata Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Zein
Skin ConditioningLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Diglycerin, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Stearic Acid, Batyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate/Stearate/Adipate, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, PEG-32, PEG-6, PEG-150 Stearate, Cetyl Palmitate, C16-18 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxydimerdilinoleyl Ether, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Alcohol, Parfum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-400, Lecithin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopherol, Palmitic Acid, Hydroxylated Lecithin, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycine Soja Oil, Acrylates Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sucrose Stearate, Propylparaben, Sucrose Palmitate, Glycogen, Silica, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Arginine, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Astragalus Sinicus Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Akebia Trifoliata Stem Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, BHT, Glycolic Acid, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Sorbitan Isostearate, Zein, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilPhenoxyethanol 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 Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateTocopherol (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 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
