What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Codium Tomentosum Extract
Skin ProtectingEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Olivate
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Sea Water
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantCeramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Carbomer, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Tromethamine, Sorbitan Olivate, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Parfum, Sea Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Propylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Ceramide NP, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Ceramide Ns, Cholesterol, Ceramide As, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide EOP
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract 86%
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventDipropylene Glycol
HumectantNeopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientWater
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Medica Peel Oil
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Bixa Orellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract 86%, Glycerin, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Betaine, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Adenosine, Carbomer, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Saccharide Isomerate, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Medica Peel Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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
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 AdenosineButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium 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.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract comes from the leaves of the blue gum tree. It has perfuming and skin conditioning properties.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient has antioxidants to help protect skin against free radicals.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium 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 HyaluronateTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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 Water
