What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientCaprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientBetaine
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantColloidal Oatmeal
AbsorbentAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantTasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
AntioxidantPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Stearate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientLecithin
EmollientCichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingArginine
MaskingMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glycerin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Madecassoside, Colloidal Oatmeal, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Ceramide EOP, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Carbomer, Arachidyl Glucoside, Arginine, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantIsopentyldiol
HumectantSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingArginine
MaskingAspartic Acid
MaskingPCA
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlycine
BufferingAlanine
MaskingSerine
MaskingValine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantPhenylalanine
MaskingC15-19 Alkane
SolventPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
EmulsifyingPolyglycerin-6
HumectantCopper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, C15-19 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Polyglycerin-6, Copper Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineDimethicone 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 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 SorbateSodium 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 BenzoateSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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