What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningSucrose Laurate
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emollient
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
C15-19 Alkane
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
C13-15 Alkane
SolventDisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Laurate
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientGlyceryl Behenate
Emollient
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientDidecyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMethylpropanediol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-80
CleansingSodium Phytate
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
Perfuming
C15-19 Alkane, Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C13-15 Alkane, Disiloxane, Sucrose Laurate, Sucrose Stearate, Glyceryl Behenate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Malachite Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sucrose Palmitate, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyquaternium-80, Sodium Phytate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Diisostearyl Malate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, CI 42090, Limonene
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 TriglycerideCaprylyl 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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinSucrose Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
We don't have a description for Sucrose Palmitate yet.
Sucrose Stearate is derived from stearic acid and sucrose (sugar). It is an emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oils and water from separating in a product. This property also makes it a surfactant and therefore a cleansing agent.
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
