What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C13-16 Isoalkane
SolventCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCassia Angustifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCarrageenan
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Formate
Buffering
Sodium Glycolate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water, Silica, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sucrose Polystearate, Triheptanoin, Propanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, C13-16 Isoalkane, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Saccharomyces Ferment, Diheptyl Succinate, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Extract, Carrageenan, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Panthenol, C13-15 Alkane, Caprylyl Glycol, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Cetyl Palmitate, Chlorphenesin, Lauroyl Lysine, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Formate, Sodium Glycolate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Pullulan
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Emulsifying
C9-12 Alkane
SolventCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, C12-16 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Squalane, Niacinamide, Bakuchiol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Caffeine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Collagen Amino Acids, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triheptanoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitic Acid, Ceramide As, Pullulan, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, C9-12 Alkane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, 2,3-Butanediol, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Stearate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-76, 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.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractCetearyl 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 AlcoholCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWe don't have a description for Triheptanoin yet.
Water. 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
