What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Triethanolamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventArginine
Masking
Polystyrene
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Methylparaben
Preservative
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Silica, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glycerin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Disodium EDTA, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Arginine, Polystyrene, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Methylparaben, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Dipropylene Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
PEG-10 Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Oil
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Methylpropanediol
SolventSodium Laurate
CleansingCarnosine
Skin Conditioning
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Copaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Elastin
Skin ConditioningLauric Acid
Cleansing
Glycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Viola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingTetrahydropiperine
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Panthenol, Dicaprylyl Ether, PEG-10 Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Beeswax, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Asiatic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Oil, Xanthan Gum, Soluble Collagen, Adenosine, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Laurate, Carnosine, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Ceramide NP, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Phospholipids, Elastin, Lauric Acid, Glycoproteins, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Isostearyl Isostearate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Cholesterol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tromethamine, Tetrahydropiperine, Tocopherol
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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.
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 GlycolDipropylene 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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. Remember to 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
