What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Methylpropanediol
SolventAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Mannitol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Calyx Extract
Skin ConditioningNasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Grape Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
EDTA
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Allantoin, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Arginine, Methylpropanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Squalane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 80, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ergothioneine, Phospholipids, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Hexylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP, Retinol, Retinal, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide AP, Ubiquinone, Mannitol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Solanum Lycopersicum Calyx Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract, Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Oligopeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDiazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Melibiose
HumectantPropylparaben
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
Ascorbic Acid/Orange/Citrus Limon/Citrus Aurantifolia Polypeptides
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Panthenol, Bisabolol, Melibiose, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ascorbic Acid/Orange/Citrus Limon/Citrus Aurantifolia Polypeptides, Retinyl Palmitate, Mica
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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
