What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMalpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
Abrasive
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Arbutin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Allium Cepa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Aorta Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Dilinoleic Acid
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-3 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Diglycerin
Humectant
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Allium Cepa Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Aorta Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Dilinoleic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, PEG-3 Dimethicone, Diglycerin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
Aloe is one of the most well-known natural soothing ingredients, and for good reason. It’s full of water and has a cooling, calming effect on the skin, especially when it’s sunburned, itchy, or irritated. Aloe also helps your skin stay hydrated and smooth by mimicking what healthy skin naturally produces. On top of that, it contains vitamins and nutrients that support skin recovery.Â
It doesn’t protect you from the sun, but it can help your skin bounce back after too much time in it.
Let’s get into the details:
Aloe contains antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and E, which help fight off free radicals (unstable molecules from things like pollution that can damage your skin).
It’s also rich in polysaccharides, which are natural sugars that help hydrate the skin by acting like the skin’s own moisturizing agents. These, along with other sugars like monosaccharides, help form a protective barrier that locks in moisture.
Aloe works as both a humectant and an emollient. That means it draws water into the skin (humectant) and helps trap it there (emollient), making it an effective natural moisturizer.
You’ll also find a mix of other skin-supporting ingredients in aloe, including folic acid, choline, calcium, amino acids, fatty acids, and even Vitamin B12.
Out of the 420+ species of aloe, Aloe barbadensis is the most widely used in skincare products thanks to its gentle yet effective properties.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractHydrolyzed collagen has a misleading name because it is actually a mixture of various proteins/peptides. This ingredient has skin hydrating properties.
Collagen is the most abundant type of structural protein found in your body. In your skin, it is responsible for keeping it firm and youthful.
Hydrolyzed Collagen is created by breaking up proteins into smaller peptide bonds. These peptides act as humectants and emollients.
Humectants are great at holding onto water, keeping skin hydrated. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
There is ongoing debate about whether hydrolyzed collagen works because it increases skin hydration. Skin hydration is also linked to elasticity and the appearance of wrinkles.
Collagen or peptide ingredients can be used in the morning or night. They will not increase sun sensitivity, but you should always wear sunscreen during the day.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is a great hair conditioner as well.
This ingredient can be extracted from different sources, including:
Vegan collagen is derived from yeast, bacteria, or plant sources. Vegan collagen would go by a different INCI name, such as hydrolyzed soy protein.
The results are varied.
A study from 2021 found hydrolyzed collagen increased elasticity and improved wrinkles in 1,125 participants between age 20 and 70. Another study found increased skin thickness in participants between the ages of 45 to 59.
However, It is difficult to prove that oral collagen will end up working on your skin. Many of the studies using hydrolyzed collagen also add several vitamins and nutrients into the test mixture as well.
Further studies are needed at this time.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed CollagenPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here:
Learn more about Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateWater. 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
