What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantGlycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Betaine, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Arginine, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Propolis Extract, Adenosine, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Parfum, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Honey Extract
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Cholesterol
Emollient
Oleic Acid
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Honey Extract, Propanediol, Triethylhexanoin, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Glyceryl Stearate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Cellulose Gum, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Alcohol Denat., Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Arginine, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil, Disodium EDTA, Cholesterol, Oleic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources.
It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces.
A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks.
Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis.
One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies.
Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolPropolis Extract is a natural ingredient derived from propolis (also known as bee glue). Bees make propolis by mixing their saliva and beeswax with resins collected from tree buds and plants.
This ingredient is packed with bioactive compounds like flavonoids, phenolic acids, and amino acids that give it antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Research shows it can help:
It also pairs nicely with hydrating ingredients like niacinamide and ceramides.
Just so you know, Propolis Extract is recognized as a contact allergen. In patch tests done in the EU, roughly 1-6% of patients react to it. Be sure to steer clear of this ingredient if you have a known allergy to bee products.
Since it is an animal-derived product, this ingredient is not considered vegan. For vegan alternatives, check out Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate or Centella Asiatica Extract.
Learn more about Propolis ExtractWater. 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
