What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSalicylic Acid
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningFomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingCitric Acid
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Propylene Glycol
HumectantMaltodextrin
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventLecithin
EmollientDextrin
AbsorbentSodium Benzoate
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingBenzoic Acid
MaskingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeCetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningWater, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Panthenol, Allantoin, Niacinamide, Glycine Soja Oil, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol, Glycolipids, Lactobacillus Ferment, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Lecithin, Dextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Laureth Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantPotassium Cocoyl Glutamate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingGuaiazulene
AntimicrobialAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantWater, Potassium Laureth Phosphate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Aspartic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Pentylene Glycol, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 80, Guaiazulene, Ascorbyl Palmitate
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.
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 preservatives
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
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 AllantoinGlycerin 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 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 PanthenolWater. 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