What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningC13-16 Isoalkane
SolventCassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Acmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract
HumectantIlex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientP-Anisic Acid
MaskingBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Eugenol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Triheptanoin, C13-16 Isoalkane, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Carbomer, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Glyceryl Caprylate, P-Anisic Acid, Benzyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Eugenol, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientGlycol Palmitate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Triceteareth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Mannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
PEG-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rhamnose
HumectantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAlumina
Abrasive
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Isohexadecane, Glycol Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Fructooligosaccharides, Mannitol, Xylitol, Glycol Stearate, PEG-2 Stearate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Rhamnose, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Alumina
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 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
