What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingC13-15 Alkane
SolventTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantSqualane
EmollientC10-18 Triglycerides
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientPunica Granatum Seed Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C13-15 Alkane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Squalane, C10-18 Triglycerides, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
AstringentEthoxydiglycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantMagnesium Chloride
Niacinamide
SmoothingAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
AntimicrobialAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnhydroxylitol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantGlycolic Acid
BufferingHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
BufferingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialMyosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientXylitol
HumectantXylitylglucoside
HumectantBenzoic Acid
MaskingSalicylic Acid
MaskingWater, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Ethoxydiglycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Magnesium Chloride, Niacinamide, Acer Saccharum Extract, Alcohol, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Anhydroxylitol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, Glycolic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lactic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Phytate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Benzoic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.
The components of grape seeds have many skin benefits. Research has found it to be antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Proanthocyanidin has been shown to help even out skin tone.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. Grape seed extract may help reduce the signs of aging.
The antimicrobial properties of grape seed may help treat acne. However, more research is needed to support this claim.
Grape seed has also been found to help absorb UV rays. Grape seed extract should not replace your sunscreen.
The fatty acids of grape seed oil give it emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by creating a film. This film traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil