What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-6 Stearate
EmollientSodium PCA
HumectantGlucose
HumectantUrea
BufferingGlutamic Acid
HumectantLysine
Skin ConditioningGlycine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningGlucosyl Ceramide
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientBehenic Acid
CleansingPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientSodium Cetearyl Sulfate
CleansingTriethyl Citrate
MaskingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingLactic Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Water, Squalane, Tocopherol, Isoamyl Laurate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Sodium PCA, Glucose, Urea, Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Glycine, Allantoin, Glucosyl Ceramide, Phospholipids, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Behenic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingLauryl Betaine
CleansingSodium Phytate
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingBenzyl Glycol
SolventHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantWater, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Phytate, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Glycerin, Propanediol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCeramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide NP
Ceramide EOP
Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide.
EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin. They bind dead skin cells together to create a barrier. The ceramides in our skin have the ability to hold water to keep our skin hydrated.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A strong skin barrier helps with:
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Learn more about Ceramide EOPCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
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 PanthenolPropanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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