What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
PEG-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingPanthenyl Triacetate
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Hydrolyzed Sericin
Skin ConditioningEthyl Linoleate
EmollientBuddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningAngelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningDisodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningDimethiconol
EmollientOleyl Alcohol
EmollientProline
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningAdenosine Triphosphate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, PEG-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Phosphate, Panthenyl Triacetate, Phospholipids, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrolyzed Sericin, Ethyl Linoleate, Buddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture, Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ferment Filtrate, Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate, Acetyl Tyrosine, Dimethiconol, Oleyl Alcohol, Proline, Parfum, Tocopherol, Beta-Glucan, Adenosine Triphosphate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentMel
EmollientSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Pearl
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
AbrasiveLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHyaluronic Acid
HumectantSphingolipids
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingMichelia Alba Flower Oil
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSaccharomyces/Platinum Ferment
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningLysine Hcl
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycine
BufferingSerine
MaskingAnthocyanins
Cosmetic ColorantHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Mica, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Mel, Sodium Gluconate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Phospholipids, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Sea Salt, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Hyaluronic Acid, Sphingolipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Michelia Alba Flower Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Saccharomyces/Platinum Ferment, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide NP, Lysine Hcl, Proline, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Glycine, Serine, Anthocyanins, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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.
Phospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids have humectant, emollient, antioxidant properties.
Phospholipids are complex lipids that contain glycerin, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. Some foods that contain phospholipids include soybeans and milk. The phospholipids found in soy come from Lecithin. This ingredient can also be synthetically created.
Due to their hygroscopic nature, they act as both humectants and emollients. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin, while emollients help trap moisture in.
The phospholipids in our skin can be naturally depleted. Replenishing the phospholipids in our skin can help hydrate your skin.
Studies show phospholipids display antioxidant activity and may help with reducing the signs of aging.
This ingredient is non-occlusive.
Some types of phospholipids:
Learn more about PhospholipidsProline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.
Our skin uses proline as one of the building blocks for producing collagen.
In medicine, proline is used as an osmoprotectant. This means it helps prevent oxidative degradation in other drugs.
Our bodies are able to produce proline naturally, but certain conditions may inhibit this production. In that case, proline can be obtained from eating egg whites, soy protein, dairy products, asparagus, mushrooms, and seaweed.
Learn more about ProlineWater. 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