What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Silk Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantBenzyl Glycol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Agar
MaskingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingCalcium Alginate
MaskingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventDioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Abelmoschus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCorchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen Extract
Skin Protecting
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caffeoyl Hexapeptide-65
Antimicrobial
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Leucine
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Alanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingOrnithine
Skin ConditioningCollagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Olivate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Callus Culture Extract, Silk Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Retinol, Panthenol, Gold, Benzyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sorbitan Oleate, Agar, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Malt Extract, Calcium Alginate, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Ethyl Hexanediol, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Polysorbate 20, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Mica, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Abelmoschus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, CI 77491, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract, Silk Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglutamic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Tin Oxide, Copper Tripeptide-1, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Caffeoyl Hexapeptide-65, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide Ns, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Leucine, Methionine, Valine, Serine, Aspartic Acid, Alanine, Arginine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Histidine, Taurine, Ornithine, Collagen Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningOleyl Erucate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hazelnut Protein
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteth-20 Phosphate
CleansingSteareth-10
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSafflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Dicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Oleyl Erucate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed Hazelnut Protein, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-20 Phosphate, Steareth-10, Sorbitan Stearate, Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Cholesterol, Bisabolol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Mica
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholCholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 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 MicaSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
