What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Nylon-12
PEG-100 Stearate
Glycerin
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Xylitol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Silanetriol
Lecithin
Emollient
Soy Isoflavones
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Nylon-12, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Behenyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate, Phytosterols, Polysorbate 80, Glycine Soja Oil, Glycolic Acid, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Sucrose Polystearate, Carbomer, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Xylitylglucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Disodium EDTA, Xylitol, Glucose, Parfum, Alcohol, Silanetriol, Lecithin, Soy Isoflavones, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 40
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Oleoyl Dipeptide-15
Skin Conditioning
Oleoyl Tetrapeptide-31
Antioxidant
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantRetinal
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Glucoside
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlternatives
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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTASodium 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 HydroxideSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but it’s technically not; it’s a hydrocarbon, meaning it’s only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. It’s worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
Learn more about SqualaneWater. 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
