What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBenzyl Glycol
SolventChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAgar
MaskingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Calcium Lactate
AstringentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Potassium Chloride
Glucose
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Benzyl Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Allantoin, Caffeine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Agar, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Raspberry Ketone, Calcium Lactate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Chloride, Glucose, Disodium EDTA, Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ubiquinone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Tin Oxide, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Sodium Phosphate, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Nonapeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium Phosphate, CI 77891, CI 77007
Water
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Medicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Niacin
SmoothingSesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningCodium Tomentosum Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Alcaligenes Polysaccharides
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingPEG-8
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingJojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningAspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrehalose
Humectant
Laureth-3
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tourmaline
Glycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingTriacetin
AntimicrobialAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCalcium Chloride
AstringentLecithin
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Algae Extract, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Sucrose, Propanediol, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Maris Sal, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Caffeine, Alcaligenes Polysaccharides, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycereth-26, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Plankton Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, PEG-8, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium PCA, Urea, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Yeast Extract, Aspergillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Trehalose, Laureth-3, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Tourmaline, Glycine Soja Protein, Triacetin, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Hydroxide, Calcium Chloride, Lecithin, BHT, Polyquaternium-51, Parfum, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Limonene, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene 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 GlycolCaffeine is a naturally occurring plant compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa pods, and guarana.
As an antioxidant, caffeine protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure and envionrmnetal stressors.
Early research also shows that caffeine can help calm redness, soothe irritated skin, and support hair growth by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp.
You might have seen eye creams marketing caffeine as a depuffing ingredient. This is because it is a vasoconstrictor meaning it can temporarily constrict blood vessels, though clinical evidence for this specific use is still limited.
Most skincare products contain this ingredient at concentrations between 1-6%. It is able to penetrate skin easily regardless of skin type or thickness.
Just so you know, a very small number of case reports describe caffeine-induced allergy. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for the majority of people.
Learn more about CaffeineCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium 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 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
