What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Ethyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Methylheptylglycerin
HumectantRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Honey
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningCandelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Emulsifying
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Pullulan
Sphingolipids
Emollient
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polygamma-Glutamate
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Malic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Glycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Caprylyl Glycol, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Methylheptylglycerin, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Beta-Glucan, Carnosine, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Bisabolol, Honey, Phospholipids, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Hyaluronic Acid, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Superoxide Dismutase, Lecithin, Pullulan, Sphingolipids, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Astaxanthin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Polygamma-Glutamate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Polysorbate 20, Silica, Malic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Avena Sativa Seed Water 80%
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Avena Sativa Straw Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Avena Sativa Seed Water 80%, Water, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Avena Sativa Straw Extract, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Dna, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanCitric 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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolWater. 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
