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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingElaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Tridecane
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, 2,3-Butanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Stearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Caprylyl Glycol, Jojoba Esters, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Allantoin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Phytate, Butylene Glycol, Phytosphingosine, Retinol, Tridecane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Tocopherol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Glycolipids
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Royal Jelly
Dextrin
AbsorbentCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate-13
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
Antioxidant
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingWater, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Trehalose, Sorbitan Isostearate, Royal Jelly, Dextrin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Polyisobutene, Theobroma Cacao Extract, BHT, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Polyacrylate-13, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Dimethicone, Adenosine, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Propolis Extract, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tromethamine
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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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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 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
