What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPopulus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Yeast Amino Acids
HumectantCucumis Sativus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Prunus Davidiana Extract
Antioxidant
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Urea, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Yeast Amino Acids, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Prunus Davidiana Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientCocoglycerides
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSteareth-21
CleansingAlpinia Galanga Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract
MaskingLitchi Chinensis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Algin
Masking
Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cocoglycerides, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Steareth-21, Alpinia Galanga Extract, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract, Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Myristyl Myristate, Jojoba Esters, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone, Parfum, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitol, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Algin, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 60, Adenosine, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cellulose Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium 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!
Learn more about Water
