What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Dextrin
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Copaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Polyglycerin-3, Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Fructooligosaccharides, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Dextrin, Butylene Glycol, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Beta-Glucan, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOctyldodecyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Behenyl Olivate
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Behenate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Cetyl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Stearate
Emollient
Honey Extract
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPollen Extract
EmollientLevan
Skin ProtectingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingZiziphus Jujuba Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Bee Venom
Astringent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Octyldodecanol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octyldodecyl Olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Niacinamide, Behenyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Glycerin, Stearyl Behenate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Behenic Acid, Cetyl Stearate, Stearyl Stearate, Honey Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pollen Extract, Levan, Decyl Glucoside, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Propolis Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Bee Venom, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Madecassoside, Parfum, Limonene, Citral, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Geraniol
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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinWater. 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
