What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Olus Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Lactate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientCaprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientSqualene
Emollient
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytosteryl Sunflowerseedate
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olus Oil, Cetyl Lactate, Propanediol, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Squalene, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phytosteryl Sunflowerseedate, Glycine Soja Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Phytosterols, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Gluconolactone, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Yeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Glutathione
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
Skin ConditioningCrithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Skin ProtectingInulin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingDiamond Powder
Abrasive
Phenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Leucine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Serine
Masking
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Threonine
Valine
MaskingAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingCysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlumina
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Chloride
Sodium Phytate
Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Yeast Ferment Extract, Madecassoside, Tranexamic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Glutathione, Panthenol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ascorbic Acid, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Inulin, Adenosine, Ubiquinone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Diamond Powder, Phenylalanine, Proline, Glycine, Leucine, Arginine, Serine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Threonine, Valine, Alanine, Lysine, Tyrosine, Cysteine, Methionine, Carbomer, Silica, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alumina, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77891, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Phytate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCarbomer 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.
Chondrus Crispus Extract comes from a red algae native to the northern Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America. It helps hydrate the skin and is rich in antioxidants.
The antioxidants in chondrus crispus include lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein has the ability to filter blue light from screens.
Other contents of chondrus crispus include polysaccharides, peptides, and amino acids. These help hydrate the skin.
What's the difference between algae and seaweed?
Algae is a broad term that includes seaweed. Not all algae is seaweed.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol (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 Water
