What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-8 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Vigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Houttuynia Cordata Powder
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Synthetic Wax, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Glycine Soja Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-8 Diisostearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Water, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Gluconolactone, Ceramide NP, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingVigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Malus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Papain
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Sprout Extract
HumectantBrassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract
AstringentHelianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract
HumectantTriticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propanediol, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Glucose, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Papain, Brassica Campestris Sprout Extract, Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Pentapeptide-3, Tripeptide-1
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
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 GlycolCapryloyl Salicylic Acid comes from salicylic acid, the famous acne-fighting BHA.
It usually goes by a more common name of LHA, or lipohydroxy acid.
Like salicylic acid, this ingredient is a chemical exfoliant that can help break down the oil in your pores and reduce inflammation.
Though studies for LHA do show it to be less effective than salicylic acid. To be fair, salicylic acid is the reigning monarch of acne treatments.
However, a study from 2009 found LHA to be comparable to BPO, making it a good alternative for people with sensitive skin. Another study of 14 patients found a significant decrease in comedones after using LHA.
Another pro of LHA? It is less irritating than salicylic acid due to its large molecule size.
Large molecules cannot penetrate skin as well, so they are gentler on the skin. LHA is much less penetrative than salicylic acid.
An in-vitro study (not done on a living organism) found only 6% of LHA penetrated past the statum corneum compared to 58% of salicylic acid. An in-vivo (done on a living organism) analysis revealed ~17% of LHA was still present in the top layer of skin after 4 days, versus ~9% of salicylic acid.
Interestingly, a study from 2008 found LHA comparable to another famous acid, glycolic acid.
This study found about 10% of LHA is as effective as 20-50% of glycolic acid in treating hyperpigmentation and fine-lines.
Hydroxy acids have been found to stimulate skin protein, lipids, and thermal thickening. This may have anti-aging benefits.
Learn more about Capryloyl Salicylic AcidGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneVigna Radiata Seed Extract is also known as mung bean extract. It's a plant-derived ingredient with skin conditioning properties.
The seeds and sprouts are naturally rich in phenolic acids and flavonoids that give the extract solid free-radical scavenging activity.
Interestingly, it has some brightening research behind it too; the purified fraction of sprouted mung bean extract was better than arbutin at reducing melanin production in cells. Sprouted extracts also blocked tyrosinase (the enzyme that triggers pigment production) and this effect is mostly credited to a compound called vitexin.
In a separate study, researchers packaged mung been seed coat extract into tiny delivery particles called niosomes (similar idea to liposomes) and found it protected skin cells from UV damage in lab testing + boosted collagen production.
Another study tested creams with 10-25% mung bean seed coat extract and the version with the highest amount (25%) had the strongest antioxidant activity.
It's worth noting most of this evidence is in-vitro and early-stage formulation work rather than the large clinical trials on humans.
Learn more about Vigna Radiata Seed 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!
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