What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Isosteareth-200 Linoleate
EmollientLeontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Oligopeptide-68
Bleaching
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Oleate
CleansingVibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate
Abrasive
Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningTuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningTuber Aestivum Extract
Skin ProtectingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
AstringentRibes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Lecithin
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCitronellol
Perfuming
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Niacinamide, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Isosteareth-200 Linoleate, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Oligopeptide-68, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Oleate, Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate, Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract, Propanediol, Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Tuber Aestivum Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosa Gallica Flower Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trideceth-6, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Glycine Soja Oil, Caramel, Citronellol, Sorbic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Acetic Acid
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Water, Propanediol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Squalane, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Ceramide NP, Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lysolecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
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 AcidGlycerin (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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol 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 PropanediolSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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
