What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
Magnesium Sulfate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-177
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Phenylalanine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Lysine
Skin ConditioningDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Phytate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Squalane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Water, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Synthetic Beeswax, Silica, Magnesium Sulfate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Polyglutamic Acid, Mica, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Oligopeptide-4, Oligopeptide-177, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Phenylalanine, Glycine, Lysine, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Benzoate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Butylene Glycol, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Ethylene Brassylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Talc
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningPropylene Carbonate
SolventTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica Silylate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
AstringentSodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Talc, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Silica, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Propylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tetrasodium EDTA, Isostearyl Alcohol, Alumina, Lauroyl Lysine, Propylene Carbonate, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Silylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteGlycerin 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTocopheryl 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 Water
