What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
C13-16 Isoalkane
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenyl Triacetate
Scutellaria Alpina Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Naringenin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Propanediol, C13-16 Isoalkane, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Panthenol, Panthenyl Triacetate, Scutellaria Alpina Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Naringenin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Behenic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Maltodextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Triethyl Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningUrea
Buffering
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, C12-16 Alcohols, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, PEG-100 Stearate, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Sodium Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium PCA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Silica, Squalane, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Urea, Ceramide NP, Bisabolol, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol
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 and formally known as ceramide 3.
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
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 AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Tocopheryl 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
