What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarnosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lilium Candidum Leaf Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Helichrysum Stoechas Extract
TonicDisodium EDTA
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carnosine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lilium Candidum Leaf Cell Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Adenosine, Helichrysum Stoechas Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Lactate, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Oleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, Parfum, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningOlive Oil Decyl Esters
Diglycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Erythritol
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Xylitol
Humectant
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
C18-22 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxypropyl Guar
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentadecalactone
Masking
Xylose
HumectantHydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Urea
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantPullulan
Squalene
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Alanine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Methyl Palmitate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Creatine
Skin ConditioningCirsium Eriophorum Callus Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Squalane, Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Diglycerin, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Erythritol, Sorbitol, Xanthan Gum, Beta-Sitosterol, Xylitol, Ceramide Ng, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, C18-22 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxypropyl Guar, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentadecalactone, Xylose, Hydroxystearic Acid, Urea, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sclerotium Gum, Trehalose, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Pullulan, Squalene, Phytosphingosine, Alanine, Glycine, Magnesium Aspartate, Lactic Acid, Methyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Creatine, Cirsium Eriophorum Callus Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
