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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientC13-15 Alkane
SolventDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
PEG-75 Stearate
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Limon Fruit Oil
Astringent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceteth-20
CleansingPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSteareth-20
CleansingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Vitex Agnus Castus Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
Perfuming
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Diglycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
PEG-35 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Calcium Pantothenate
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Copaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingCymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSucrose Palmitate
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Inositol
Humectant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicGlyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningWater, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cyclomethicone, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), C13-15 Alkane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysorbate 60, Dimethiconol, Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, PEG-75 Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Citrus Limon Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Adenosine, Ceteth-20, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Steareth-20, Trideceth-6, Xanthan Gum, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate, Pentylene Glycol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Octyldodecanol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Isopentyldiol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Diglycerin, Propanediol, PEG-35 Castor Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Alcohol, Calcium Pantothenate, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Maltodextrin, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Pyridoxine Hcl, Sucrose Palmitate, Polysorbate 20, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Tocopherol, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Silica, Retinyl Palmitate, Linoleic Acid, Inositol, Biotin, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Thiamine Hcl, Cyanocobalamin
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Hydroxide, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Ceramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
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 is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to 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
