What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Distearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Steareth-10
Emulsifying
Polysilicone-11
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Polyaspartate
HumectantCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Diethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Salicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningWhey Protein
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Lactoperoxidase
StabilisingGlucose Oxidase
StabilisingUrea
Buffering
Bisabolol
Masking
Alcaligenes Polysaccharides
EmollientDistearyldimonium Chloride
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Polyacrylamide
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Algin
Glucose
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol Caprylate
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 40
Emulsifying
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Distearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Cholesterol, Steareth-10, Polysilicone-11, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycerin, Sodium Polyaspartate, Caffeine, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Resveratrol, Salicylic Acid, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Maris Sal, Algae Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Whey Protein, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Lactobacillus Ferment, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Lactoperoxidase, Glucose Oxidase, Urea, Bisabolol, Alcaligenes Polysaccharides, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Retinyl Palmitate, Trisiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Polyacrylamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Hydrolyzed Algin, Glucose, Trehalose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Yeast Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Propylene Glycol Caprylate, Sodium PCA, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 40, Laureth-7, Polyquaternium-51, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 14700, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
C15-19 Alkane
SolventIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientMel
EmollientJojoba Esters
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cellulose
AbsorbentAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Royal Jelly
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Steareth-21
CleansingParfum
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
PEG-8
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, C15-19 Alkane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Mel, Jojoba Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cellulose, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Royal Jelly, Phenoxyethanol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Steareth-21, Parfum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, PEG-8, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Hyaluronic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, BHT, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTButylene 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 also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl 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 AcidDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
