What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingSteareth-21
CleansingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Laureth-7
Emulsifying3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberLinalool
Perfuming
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Carrageenan
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Chlorphenesin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Laureth-7, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, BHT, Sodium Citrate, Limonene, Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Linalool, Glycine Soja Oil, Lecithin, Alcohol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Ubiquinone, Carrageenan, CI 14700, CI 15985, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Honey
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Polysorbate 60, Stearic Acid, Honey, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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 GlycolCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 SorbateWater. 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
