What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientWater, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Olivate, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Adenosine, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Elastin
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceteareth-6 Olivate
EmulsifyingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Pentapeptide-18
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-91 Rh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Trehalose
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Dna, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Ceteareth-6 Olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Oligopeptide-91 Rh-Oligopeptide-1, Adenosine, Panthenol, Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Trehalose, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Cellulose Gum, Lactic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Citric Acid
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
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene 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 a lightweight 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. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
This ingredient is also known as part of Olivem 1000, with Sorbitan Olivate being the other part.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria.
Please note, having a healthy microbiome is different from fungal acne; a healthy microbiome includes small amounts of yeast that normally live on your skin without causing problems.
Fungal acne happens when one type of yeast (Malassezia) grows out of control. This is usually because it's feeding on certain oils or fatty acids. Due to the olive oil base, this ingredient may feed that yeast, so it may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
This ingredient is also known as part of Olivem 1000, with Cetearyl Olivate being the other part.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria.
Please note, having a healthy microbiome is different from fungal acne; a healthy microbiome includes small amounts of yeast that normally live on your skin without causing problems.
Fungal acne happens when one type of yeast (Malassezia) grows out of control. This is usually because it's feeding on certain oils or fatty acids. Due to the olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
