What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingAroma
Parfum
Masking
Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract
AstringentCichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Abrasive
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAmmonium Polyacrylate
StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Oligopeptide-68
Bleaching
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sodium Oleate
CleansingDisodium EDTA
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Isopentyldiol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Aroma, Parfum, Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Oligopeptide-68, Tin Oxide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Oleate, Disodium EDTA, CI 15985, CI 19140, Titanium Dioxide, CI 16035, Mica
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientHydroxypropylcocoate PEG-8 Dimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Magnesium Sulfate
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMenthone Glycerin Acetal
RefreshingDisodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Hydroxypropylcocoate PEG-8 Dimethicone, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Allantoin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Sulfate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Silica, Zea Mays Starch, Ethylhexylglycerin, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Water. 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
