What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Heptane
SolventSilica
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Stearate, Sucrose Cocoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Squalane, Isohexadecane, Sodium Polyacrylate, Heptane, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-6, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Betaine, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 19140, Disodium EDTA, CI 42090, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Olivate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningCollagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
CI 75130
Cosmetic ColorantHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Collagen
Moisturising
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Soluble Collagen Crosspolymer
Emollient
Zinc Hydrolyzed Collagen
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenylpropanol
Masking
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Carbomer, Arginine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Olivate, C14-22 Alcohols, Sorbitan Stearate, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Collagen Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Adenosine, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Trehalose, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, CI 75130, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Retinol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Soluble Collagen, Soluble Collagen Crosspolymer, Zinc Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Tripeptide-1, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Phenylpropanol, Potassium Hyaluronate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Hexapeptide-11, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolThis 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 TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSorbitan Stearate comes from sorbitol and stearic acid. Sorbitol is a type of sugar and stearic acid is a fatty acid.
It is used as an emulsifier and helps ingredients stay together by creating water-in-oil emulsions.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
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 Water
