What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningPotentilla Miyabei Callus Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Plankton Extract, Potentilla Miyabei Callus Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBeheneth-25
CleansingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningRhizobian Gum
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCollagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Tephrosia Purpurea Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Menthol
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientLactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPhenylpropanol
Masking
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Hydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Threonine
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Vegetable Oil, Propanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Squalane, Octyldodecanol, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Beheneth-25, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Disodium EDTA, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Rhizobian Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Chlorphenesin, Plankton Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Caramel, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Collagen Amino Acids, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Parfum, Tephrosia Purpurea Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Menthol, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Phenylpropanol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Hydroxyproline, Proline, Alanine, Lysine, Serine, Threonine, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene 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 GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
We don't have a description for Plankton Extract yet.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but itâs technically not; itâs a hydrocarbon, meaning itâs only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term âoil-freeâ isnât regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. Itâs worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
Learn more about SqualaneWater. 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
