What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientJojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Isosorbide Dicaprylate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tetrapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pantolactone
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Boswellia Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Aspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Squalene
Emollient
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningColloidal Oatmeal
Absorbent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Mel Extract
MoisturisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Medicago Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingMyristyl Myristate
Emollient
Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 75810
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C10-18 Triglycerides, Glycerin, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, C12-16 Alcohols, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Palmitic Acid, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Tetrapeptide-14, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pantolactone, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Tocopherol, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Panthenol, Squalene, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Colloidal Oatmeal, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Mel Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Medicago Sativa Seed Extract, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Phytosterols, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Myristyl Myristate, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, CI 75810
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetearyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Tribehenin
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
Abrasive
Isohexadecane
EmollientPhytic Acid
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetyl Esters, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Methicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Panthenol, Astaxanthin, Linoleic Acid, Tocopherol, Ceramide Ng, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Tribehenin, Polysorbate 80, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Trihydroxystearin, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, Isohexadecane, Phytic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
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 TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Phytosterols come from plants, nuts, and whole grains. These compounds have skin soothing and moisturizing properties.
Fun fact: They are similar to cholesterol and can help lower cholesterol levels.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol (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 skinās 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
