What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Distearate
EmulsifyingCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientVegetable Oil
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientVinyldimethicone
Cyclohexasiloxane
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingJojoba Esters
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantDimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
MaskingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientCucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingCucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingRetinol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Vegetable Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Vinyldimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Jojoba Esters, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Retinol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventPEG-40 Stearate
EmulsifyingMyristyl Nicotinate
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientBis-Stearyl Dimethicone
EmollientSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin ConditioningPseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
HumectantGleditsia Triacanthos Seed Extract
Helianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientThymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningMucor Miehei Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBacillus/Sea Salt Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningTetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
AntioxidantGlucosamine Hcl
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientUrea
BufferingLecithin
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Cetyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingIsohexadecane
EmollientSorbitan Laurate
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPoloxamer 338
EmulsifyingEthylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Parfum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeLimonene
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, PEG-40 Stearate, Myristyl Nicotinate, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Gleditsia Triacanthos Seed Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Mucor Miehei Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Bacillus/Sea Salt Ferment Filtrate, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Glucosamine Hcl, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Urea, Lecithin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polysorbate 80, Stearyl Alcohol, Polysilicone-11, Cetyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Oleate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Isohexadecane, Sorbitan Laurate, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Poloxamer 338, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Silica, Aminomethyl Propanol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolCetyl 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 AlcoholDisodium 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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimonenePentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate is an emollient that helps make your skin smooth and hydrated. It specializes in creating a non-oily and "wet" feeling on skin.
This ingredient comes from isostearic acid, a saturated fatty acid. It is a synthetic ingredient.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol (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