What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Absorbent
Myristyl Laurate
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Equisetum Hyemale Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tyrosine
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Valeriana Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Orchis Mascula Flower Extract
SoothingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Tocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tapioca Starch
Hypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coumarin
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Triethanolamine, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Myristyl Myristate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Carbomer, Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Myristyl Laurate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Equisetum Hyemale Extract, Butylene Glycol, Tyrosine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Valeriana Officinalis Root Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Glucose, Orchis Mascula Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Tapioca Starch, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Propylene Glycol, Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Dihydroxyacetone
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isosorbide Dicaprylate/Caprate
Parfum
Masking
Ceteareth-20
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cellulose
Absorbent
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingIsosorbide
HumectantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hexanediol
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Coco-Caprylate, Dihydroxyacetone, Caramel, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isosorbide Dicaprylate/Caprate, Parfum, Ceteareth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose, Mica, Xanthan Gum, Isosorbide, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Coumarin, Limonene, Citronellol, CI 15985, CI 77891, CI 14700, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Coumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.
Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.
Learn more about CoumarinDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
