What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingKaolin
Abrasive
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Pvp, Kaolin, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Diamond Powder, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Bakuchiol, Caffeine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hyaluronic Acid, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate
Cleansing
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Poloxamer 407
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLinalool
Perfuming
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientSodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Cleansing
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water, Alcohol Denat., Pvp, Propanediol, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Poloxamer 407, Pentylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Sodium Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Benzyl Salicylate, Phenylpropanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polysorbate 20 is a gentle, water-soluble emulsifier and mild surfactant. It stops oil and water from separating to keep your formulas blended and stable.
It also acts as a mild penetration enhancer by helping active ingredients absorb slightly better.
The common safety discussion around this ingredient involves a manufacturing byproduct called 1,4-dioxane.
Trace amounts can form during production but the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety has concluded that levels at/below 10 ppm in finished products are safe (commercial products consistently fall within acceptable margins).
True allergic reactions are uncommon and the CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics.
Because it is derived from lauric acid, it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolPvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
In cosmetics, PVP helps products like sunscreens and color cosmetics last longer and wear more evenly.
It is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
PVP is generally well tolerated on skin and toxicity studies are negative for dermal irritation.
Learn more about PvpTocopherol 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
