What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Petrolatum
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTapioca Starch
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Stearamide Amp
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium PCA
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Lysine
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Arginine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Petrolatum, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tapioca Starch, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Stearamide Amp, Titanium Dioxide, Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium PCA, Betaine, Sodium Lactate, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Lysine, Threonine, Arginine, Proline
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Dipeptide-51
Skin Conditioning
Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Acetylhydroxyprolyl Dipeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientVaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saururus Chinensis Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl Oleate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Beta-Sitosterol, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Dipeptide-51, Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Acetylhydroxyprolyl Dipeptide-12, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Beta-Glucan, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Phytosteryl Oleate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Gluconate, Carbomer, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This 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 TriglycerideCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide NP
Ceramide EOP
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateWater. 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
