What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientNylon-12
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Undecane
EmollientPerlite
Absorbent
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Parfum
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTropolone
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Albatrellus Confluens Extract
Humectant
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isohexadecane, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Glycerin, Undecane, Perlite, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isononyl Isononanoate, Tridecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Adipic Acid/Diglycol Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Parfum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Tropolone, Tocopherol, Albatrellus Confluens Extract, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Glycerin
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Homosalate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Alcohol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Panthenol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Glycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Silica, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Ceramide Ns, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPolymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneSilica, 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 SilicaTocopherol 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
