What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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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 ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Chloride
AstringentGlycine Soja Phytoplacenta Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingCardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Sh-Heptapeptide-12 Sp
Skin Conditioning
Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPhenylpropanol
Masking
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Water, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Calcium Chloride, Glycine Soja Phytoplacenta Extract, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Laureth-7, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Glucose, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Sh-Heptapeptide-12 Sp, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Phenylpropanol, Polyvinyl Alcohol
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
Butylene 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 GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Disodium 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
