What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Inulin
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lecithin
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydroxyacetophenone, Oryza Sativa, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Oleate, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Inulin, Polyquaternium-10, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-8
HumectantSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
PEG-150 Stearate
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Ceteareth-20
CleansingPEG-20 Hydrogenated Lanolin
EmollientPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Glucosamine Hcl
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-8, Sodium Gluconate, Allantoin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Punica Granatum Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Squalane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Polysorbate 60, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, PEG-150 Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Ceteareth-20, PEG-20 Hydrogenated Lanolin, PEG-40 Stearate, Fructooligosaccharides, Glucosamine Hcl, Citric Acid
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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.
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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 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.
Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.
Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
