What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Vinyldimethicone
Arginine
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Batyl Alcohol
EmollientXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Squalane, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopentyldiol, Stearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Phosphate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Vinyldimethicone, Arginine, Adenosine, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP, Batyl Alcohol, Xylitylglucoside, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Anhydroxylitol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Xylitol, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Betaine, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide NP, Arginine, Carbomer, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Limonene
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
Arginine 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 ArginineButylene 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 TriglycerideCeramide NP is a type of ceramide and formally known as ceramide 3.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. 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 AP
Ceramide EOP
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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from Macadamia nut.
Macadamia seed oil is rich in fatty acids, including oleic acid (45-75%), palmitoleic acid (7-33%), and palmitic acid (6-12%). They also contain various B vitamins, iron, and magnesium.
Palmitoleic acid has been shown to help soothe inflammation and promote wound healing. It is also naturally found in the fat of our skin.
Macadamia seed oil may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Learn more about Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilSodium 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
