What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Citric Acid
Buffering
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Octanediol
Dextrin
AbsorbentWater, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Ethoxydiglycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Hexylresorcinol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Allantoin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Glycerin, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Citric Acid, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Metabisulfite, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Behenic Acid, Stearic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Octanediol, Dextrin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentStephania Tetrandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment
Skin ProtectingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Methylpropanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Alpha-Arbutin, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Glycol, Parfum, BHT, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Trehalose, Maltodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Caramel, Lactobacillus, Ceramide NP, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Cholesterol, Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment, Phytosphingosine
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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
Alpha-Arbutin is made from hydroquinone and glucose. It may also be derived from the fermentation of soybeans.
This ingredient an antioxidant, meaning it helps protect your skin cells against damage.
Studies show this ingredient helps improve hyperpigmentation and fade discoloration.
Alpha-Arbutin may be used with other ingredients that help with hyperpigmentation. These ingredients include retinol, Vitamin C, niacinamide, and tranexamic acid.
Learn more about Alpha-ArbutinButylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
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 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
