What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventDiglycerin
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingBetaine
HumectantMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantOctyldodecanol
EmollientAdenosine
Skin ConditioningForsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract
AntioxidantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeramide 3
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientCholesterol
EmollientCeramide 2
Skin ConditioningCeramide 1
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
HumectantHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXylitol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPhytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin ConditioningCetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Diglycerin, Beta-Glucan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Betaine, Methyl Gluceth-20, Trehalose, Octyldodecanol, Adenosine, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide 3, Arginine, Allantoin, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Cholesterol, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 1, Xylitylglucoside, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Xylitol, Caprylyl Glycol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Cetyl Phosphate, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingCentella Asiatica Callus Conditioned Media
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantGlycine Soja Sprout Extract
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantArginine
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantPhyllostachys Nigra Juice
EmollientRumex Crispus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Juice
AstringentViscum Album Extract
Skin ConditioningOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beta-Glucan, Dipropylene Glycol, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Callus Conditioned Media, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Allantoin, Madecassoside, Glycine Soja Sprout Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Phyllostachys Nigra Juice, Rumex Crispus Root Extract, Betula Alba Juice, Viscum Album Extract, Octyldodeceth-16, Polyquaternium-51, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineBeta-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-GlucanButylene 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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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