What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mallotus Japonicus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helichrysum Arenarium Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDextran
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantTrifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBoron Nitride
AbsorbentPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAgar
MaskingGellan Gum
Calcium Alginate
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glucosylrutin
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Disodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Polyglycerin-3, Adenosine, Beta-Glucan, Arginine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mallotus Japonicus Bark Extract, Yeast Extract, Helichrysum Arenarium Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Carbomer, Dextran, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caramel, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Xanthan Gum, Boron Nitride, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Agar, Gellan Gum, Calcium Alginate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glucosylrutin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Magnesium Chloride, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Callus Conditioned Media
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Sprout Extract
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phyllostachys Nigra Juice
EmollientRumex Crispus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Juice
AstringentViscum Album Extract
Skin ConditioningOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium 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
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 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 GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium 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 GlycerinSodium 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
