What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Benzyl Glycol
SolventCeratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Trehalose
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Lactate
AstringentDisodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Punica Granatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningGold
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Benzyl Glycol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Xanthan Gum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Allantoin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Trehalose, Alcohol Denat., Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Butylene Glycol, Adenosine, Calcium Lactate, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rosa Damascena Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Gold, CI 77491, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientBenzyl Glycol
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentJuglans Nigra Shell Extract
AstringentDisodium EDTA
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Calcium Lactate
AstringentPearl Extract
Antioxidant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Parfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Freesia Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMonarda Didyma Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Benzyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, CI 77499, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Juglans Nigra Shell Extract, Disodium EDTA, Raspberry Ketone, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Calcium Lactate, Pearl Extract, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide, Parfum, CI 77491, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Freesia Alba Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Tin Oxide, Copper Tripeptide-1
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineAllantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinWe don't have a description for Benzyl Glycol yet.
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 GlycolCalcium Lactate is created by combining lactic acid with calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide.
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum is extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. You might know this ingredient as Carob Gum or Locust Bean Gum. It is used to stabilize other ingredients and improve the texture of products.
Carob gum is made up of long-chain polysaccharides. This makes it a natural thickener.
Yes! This ingredient comes from the seeds of a tree. The name 'Locust Bean Gum' can be misleading.
Learn more about Ceratonia Siliqua GumChondrus Crispus Powder is an exfoliant.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium 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 GlycerinPeg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil comes from hydrogenated castor oil. It is a solubilizer and emulsifier.
As a solubilizer, it helps dissolve ingredients into a water-based version. It is also an emulsifer. Emulsifier help prevent oils and water from separating. Both these properties help create evenly-spread and uniform products.
Basically, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil helps hold ingredients together.
Learn more about PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilRaspberry Ketone is a fragrance.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteTocopheryl 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 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
