What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDi-C12-13 Alkyl Malate
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Tapioca Starch
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDiglycerin
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Malic Acid
Buffering
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingSteareth-21
CleansingLactic Acid
Buffering
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
PEG-100 Stearate
Propanediol
Solvent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Zinc Lactate
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRhamnose
HumectantGlucose
Humectant
Glucuronic Acid
Buffering
Water, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Tapioca Starch, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Diglycerin, Glycerin, Malic Acid, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Lactic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Jojoba Esters, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Parfum, PEG-100 Stearate, Propanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglycerin-3, Piroctone Olamine, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Salicylic Acid, Zinc Lactate, Asiaticoside, Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rhamnose, Glucose, Glucuronic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Himanthalia Elongata Extract
Skin ProtectingAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Oil
Perfuming
Brassica Napus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Himanthalia Elongata Extract, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Niacinamide, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera Oil, Brassica Napus Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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 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.
Tocopheryl 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. 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
