What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Ceteareth-25
CleansingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeteareth-12
EmulsifyingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPropanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCopper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPolyvinyl Alcohol
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPhenylpropanol
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Alpha-Arbutin, Ceteareth-25, Ceteareth-20, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceteareth-12, Cetyl Palmitate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenylpropanol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientOlive Oil Decyl Esters
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Salicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Stoechas Extract
MaskingImperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Inulin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Squalene
Emollient
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingOleic Acid
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Stearic Acid, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Lavandula Stoechas Extract, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Inulin, Dimethicone, Palmitic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Panthenol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Squalene, Cellulose Gum, Carbomer, Oleic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Geraniol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, 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 TriglycerideCaprylyl 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 GlycolDimethicone 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 Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl PhosphatePropanediol 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 Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 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
