What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantPolyvinyl Alcohol
Niacinamide
SmoothingTranexamic Acid
AstringentBenzyl Glycol
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlgin
MaskingC12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Mannitol
HumectantSodium Thiosulfate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantCollagen
MoisturisingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningArginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Benzyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Algin, C12-14 Alketh-12, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyanocobalamin, Disodium EDTA, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Mannitol, Sodium Thiosulfate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen, Ceramide NP, Hyaluronic Acid, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Potassium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientArbutin
AntioxidantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientTrehalose
HumectantBetaine
HumectantPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningRhus Semialata Gall Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
PerfumingChrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Japonica Bud Extract
Skin ProtectingPrunella Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingArginine
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialMelaleuca Viridiflora Leaf Oil
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingWater, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Arbutin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Trehalose, Betaine, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Stearic Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Rhus Semialata Gall Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Sophora Japonica Bud Extract, Prunella Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Arginine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Melaleuca Viridiflora Leaf Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AllantoinThis 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 TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinRosa Damascena Flower Oil is an essential oil made from the Damask Rose. It is often used as a fragrance in cosmetics.
Rose Oil has antibacterial and antioxidant properties due to its terpene, glycoside, flavonoid, anthocyanin, and Vitamin C content.
Other major parts of Rose Oil include citronellol and geraniol. Both of these are known EU allergens and cause contact-allergies.
The downsides of this ingredient outweight the positives.
Learn more about Rosa Damascena Flower OilWater. 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