What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantEthylhexyl Stearate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Distearate
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentPullulan
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSilica
AbrasiveCaffeine
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPropylene Glycol
HumectantCitric Acid
BufferingSteareth-20
CleansingAlcohol
AntimicrobialPunica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingChlorhexidine Digluconate
AntimicrobialN-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeTromethamine
BufferingChrysin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Oligopeptide
CleansingPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Maltodextrin, Pullulan, Phenethyl Alcohol, Silica, Caffeine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, CI 77891, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Steareth-20, Alcohol, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Potassium Sorbate, Tromethamine, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Citrate, Biotin
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCocoglycerides
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-6 Olivate
EmulsifyingDiethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin ConditioningKaolin
AbrasiveBentonite
AbsorbentHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningCurcumin
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantNiacinamide
SmoothingGlycerin
HumectantMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantMica
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingJojoba Esters
EmollientSodium Phytate
Alumina
AbrasiveAsparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Reticulata Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCitrus Reticulata Leaf Oil
MaskingBenzyl Acetate
MaskingGeraniol
PerfumingLavandula Hybrida Oil
EmollientCitral
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingDecanal
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Flower Oil
PerfumingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeTin Oxide
AbrasiveIron Oxides
C13-16 Isoparaffin
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Coco-Caprylate, Titanium Dioxide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cocoglycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceteareth-6 Olivate, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Kaolin, Bentonite, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Triheptanoin, Curcumin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Mica, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Phytate, Alumina, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Caffeine, Silica, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil, Benzyl Acetate, Geraniol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Citral, Linalool, Decanal, Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineGlycerin 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 GlycerinPotassium 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 SorbateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.
This ingredient is more gentle than ascorbic acid. It is also more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.
Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. As an antioxidant, this ingredient also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.
In a 2011 study, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate was found to have antibacterial properties. This may help treat acne.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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