What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentPeat Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingRosa Canina Flower Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Methylpropanediol
SolventPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Benzoic Acid
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Peat Extract, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Parfum, Sodium Phytate, Mica, Methylpropanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningC15-19 Alkane
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPunica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAlaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, C15-19 Alkane, Propanediol, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, C12-16 Alcohols, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Palmitic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Zinc PCA, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
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 TriglycerideCaprylyl 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 GlycolCetearyl 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 GlycerinTocopherol (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 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
