What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Hydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Hexapeptide-48 Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucosamine Hcl
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
EmollientPEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
EmulsifyingSorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPolyisobutene
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates Copolymer
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides, Dimethicone, Acetyl Glucosamine, Alcohol Denat., Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Citrate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycine, Hydroxyproline, Proline, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hexapeptide-48 Hcl, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Pisum Sativum Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Glucosamine Hcl, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Oleic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sorbitan Laurate, Hexylene Glycol, Polyisobutene, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Carbomer, Acrylates Copolymer, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Diglycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Seed Extract
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTetrapeptide-21
Skin Conditioning
Tetrapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Honokiol
Antioxidant
Magnolol
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Butter
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Jojoba Alcohol
EmollientOlive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Emollient
Potassium Jojobate
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingSteareth-20
CleansingPhenylpropanol
Masking
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-75 Stearate
Ceteth-20
CleansingDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventPolyurethane-35
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Benzoic Acid
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Diglycerin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Niacinamide, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Isododecane, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Tetrapeptide-21, Tetrapeptide-4, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Bakuchiol, Honokiol, Magnolol, Simmondsia Chinensis Butter, Parfum, Glycolic Acid, Jojoba Alcohol, Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Potassium Jojobate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sorbitan Caprylate, Steareth-20, Phenylpropanol, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Polysorbate 20, PEG-75 Stearate, Ceteth-20, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Polyurethane-35, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Benzoic Acid, 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 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 AcidDimethicone 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 DimethiconeGlycerin 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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
