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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientErythritol
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Hydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentCetearyl Stearate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingVitex Agnus-Castus Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningMichelia Alba Flower Oil
MaskingArginine
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSilk Amino Acids
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Erythritol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Sorbitan Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Cetearyl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Allantoin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Michelia Alba Flower Oil, Arginine, Carbomer, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Silk Amino Acids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientMyristyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Palmitate
EmollientHoney Extract
HumectantMauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Palmitate
EmulsifyingPollen Extract
EmollientPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
MaskingArnica Montana Flower Extract
MaskingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Tocopherol
AntioxidantGlucose
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Myristyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Honey Extract, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Palmitate, Pollen Extract, Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Myristyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Glucose, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinThis 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 TriglycerideDimethicone 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 DimethiconeDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropolis Extract is also known as bee glue.
This ingredient has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show propolis helps fight against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This may help with reducing acne and accelerate wound healing.
The flavonoids found in propolis extract are potent antioxidants. Antioxidants may help with reducing the signs of aging.
A study from 2020 found propolis to help reverse skin damage from UV.
Fun facts: This ingredient is created by mixing beeswax, bee saliva, and parts of trees. Bees use propolis as a sealant to close any gaps in their hives.
Since it is an animal-derived product, this ingredient is not considered vegan. For vegan alternatives, check out Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate or Centella Asiatica Extract.
Learn more about Propolis ExtractRoyal Jelly Extract comes from a secretion made by worker honeybees. This secretion is white and described as creamy.
This compound has antibacterial, anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Studies show Royal Jelly to contain amino acids, fatty acids, and a variety of vitamins, including Vitamin Bs. Many of these components are antioxidants, which help with anti-aging. The fatty acids in Royal Jelly make it a hydrating ingredient.
Several animal studies show Royal Jelly to boost collagen production and reduce inflammation.
The Vitamin Bs found in Royal Jelly include:
Royal Jelly is derived from honeybees. This means it is not vegan.
Learn more about Royal Jelly ExtractWater. 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