What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Myristyl Nicotinate
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Pullulan
Maris Aqua
HumectantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDextrin
AbsorbentPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Nicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract
Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract
HumectantPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
Tonic1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSteareth-20
CleansingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMica
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Myristyl Nicotinate, Dimethicone, Pullulan, Maris Aqua, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dextrin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Nicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Dipeptide-2, Caffeine, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phospholipids, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Bacillus Ferment, Silica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Steareth-20, Adenosine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Butylene Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Mica, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningAlumina
Abrasive
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantPalmitic Acid
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Retinyl Linoleate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Alumina, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caffeine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Chlorphenesin, CI 77891, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Methylparaben, Mica, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Retinyl Linoleate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid, Zea Mays Starch
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaffeine is a naturally occurring plant compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa pods, and guarana.
As an antioxidant, caffeine protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure and envionrmnetal stressors.
Early research also shows that caffeine can help calm redness, soothe irritated skin, and support hair growth by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp.
You might have seen eye creams marketing caffeine as a depuffing ingredient. This is because it is a vasoconstrictor meaning it can temporarily constrict blood vessels, though clinical evidence for this specific use is still limited.
Most skincare products contain this ingredient at concentrations between 1-6%. It is able to penetrate skin easily regardless of skin type or thickness.
Just so you know, a very small number of case reports describe caffeine-induced allergy. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for the majority of people.
Learn more about CaffeineChlorhexidine Digluconate is a preservative.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Dimethicone 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 GlycerinMica is a naturally occurring mineral used to add shimmer and color in cosmetics. It can also help improve the texture of a product or give it an opaque, white/silver color.
Serecite is the name for very fine but ragged grains of mica.
This ingredient is often coated with metal oxides like titanium dioxide. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Learn more about MicaPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium 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 HydroxideWater. 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
