What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingMannitol
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Ceteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingPEG-75 Stearate
Surfactant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
BHA
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate, Cetyl Alcohol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ectoin, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Sodium Phytate, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Phosphatidylcholine, Mannitol, Cholesterol, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Decyl Glucoside, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, PEG-75 Stearate, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, BHT, BHA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Reviews
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 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.
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 PropanediolWater. 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 Water
