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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cocos Nucifera Water 52%
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantAdansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantMorus Alba Fruit Extract
AntioxidantGinkgo Biloba Nut Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCommiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingYucca Schidigera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Water 52%, Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Glycosyl Trehalose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Caprylyl Glycol, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Carbomer, Arginine, Pentylene Glycol, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Yucca Schidigera Root Extract
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract 67%
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantViola Tricolor Extract
EmollientCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentHyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningRhizobian Gum
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPaullinia Cupana Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
HumectantBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentApium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientMentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Capillaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingYucca Schidigera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCommiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract 67%, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Viola Tricolor Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Rhizobian Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Apium Graveolens Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Allantoin, Pentylene Glycol, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Yucca Schidigera Root Extract, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
This ingredient is also known as Rooibos. It is a caffeine-free plant rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C and polyphenols.
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 GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolWe don't have a description for Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract yet.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Glycosyl Trehalose yet.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate is a made up of a mixture of sugar alcohols (like sorbitol) and is created by hydrogenating corn, wheat, or potato starch.
It acts as a humectant and draws water to the skin to keep it hydrated. Generally, this is a well-tolerated and non-irritating ingredient.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWe don't have a description for Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract yet.
Sodium 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 WaterWe don't have a description for Yucca Schidigera Root Extract yet.