What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingSqualane
Emollient
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingUrea
Buffering
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Vaccinium Uliginosum Berry Extract
Skin ConditioningGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingCitric Acid
Buffering
Prunus Persica Kernel Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Idebenonyl Retinoate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Decyl Glucoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Squalane, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Lauryl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Urea, Saccharide Isomerate, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Vaccinium Uliginosum Berry Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Citric Acid, Prunus Persica Kernel Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Idebenonyl Retinoate, Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein, Ceramide NP, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Sucrose Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Phosphate, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Ethylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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 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
