What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Ceteareth-25
CleansingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningWater, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Maltodextrin, Ceteareth-25, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Lactobacillus, Cholesterol, Behenic Acid, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide As, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Pyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Juice
MoisturisingTriticum Vulgare Seed Extract
BufferingHordeum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Water, Propanediol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Maltodextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Potassium Sorbate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Pyrus Malus Juice, Prunus Persica Juice, Triticum Vulgare Seed Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Undecylenate
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 EthylhexylglycerinMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinThis ingredient is derived from caprylic and capric acids. It is an emulsifier with emollient properties.
According to the manufacturer, it is hydrophilic and soluble in aqueous solutions (water). They also state this ingredient is stable in a medium pH range (~5 - 8).
As an emulsifier, it helps make oils and oil-soluble ingredients more soluble in water.
Learn more about PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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!
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