What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHeptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientLz1 Peptide
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lecithin
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingSqualane
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
EDTA
Water, Heptyl Undecylenate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Lz1 Peptide, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Copper Tripeptide-1, Ceramide AP, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Squalane, Disodium EDTA, EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Rosa Canina Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Isoamyl Laurate, Panthenol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Rosa Canina Bud Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Glycolic Acid, Glyceryl Glucoside, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Phytosphingosine, Allantoin, Cholesterol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Carbomer, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ceramide AP is formally known as Ceramide 6.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide NP
Ceramide EOP
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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 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. Stay hydrated!
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