What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Tribehenin
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentMentha Viridis Extract
MaskingRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Arbutin, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Tribehenin, Sodium Chloride, CI 77007, Dimethicone, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Synthetic Beeswax, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Ceramide NP, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Mentha Viridis Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Citric Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentCrithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Silica, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Polyglycerin-3, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Squalane, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric 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 GlycerinRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
