What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Gardenia Florida Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentAzadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningNasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Cucurbita Pepo Powder
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCoral Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Glutathione
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Xanthan Gum, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Adenosine, Gardenia Florida Flower Extract, Dextrin, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Caramel, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Cucurbita Pepo Powder, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Coral Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Glutathione, Caffeine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Xylitol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingVigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Malt Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingMenthoxypropanediol
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMalus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Glycogen
HumectantAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Xylitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Menthoxypropanediol, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Dextrin, Hyaluronic Acid, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Glycogen, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
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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 a purine nucleoside that your body already makes in every cell. In skincare, it acts mainly as a skin conditioning and anti-aging agent.
The way it works is fairly well mapped out:
Your skin has cells called fibroblasts that build collagen (the stuff that keeps skin firm and smooth). Adenosine basically flips a switch on these cells that tells them to get to work making more collagen and other proteins. These cells slow down on their own as skin ages, so Adenosine helps give them a little nudge to keep going.
The clinical backing is pretty solid too.
A blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 126 women aged 45-65 tested a 0.1% cream twice daily and found real improvements in crow's feet and frown lines using a precise 3D skin-mapping technique; these changes showed up by week 3 and held at 2 months.
A later study using Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches reported gains in wrinkle depth, dermal density, elasticity, and hydration.
On concentrations, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has set 0.04% as the approved functional anti-wrinkle level. You'll typically see this ingredient used somewhere in the 0.04-0.1% range since it works at low doses.
This ingredient has been found safe for cosmetics with the data showing no irritation or sensitization.
Overall, this is a great ingredient for any anti-aging routine and has no photosensitizing effect, so it suits both AM and PM use.
Learn more about AdenosineDextrin is a starch-derived polysaccharide. It's made by partially breaking down corn, potato, or other plant starches.
Think of it as "half-processed" starch; it's less complex than the original but not fully broken down into sugar like maltodextrin.
In cosmetics, it mainly functions as a bulking agent, viscosity controller, binder, and absorbent. It helps thicken products, stabilize powders, and get certain textures a less "wet" feel.
This ingredient has a pretty solid safety profile; it's recognized as a safe food additive and its large molecular size means it doesn't meaningfully penetrate skin.
Human repeat insult patch tests using a rinse-off facial product containing 42.69% dextrin found no skin irritation or sensitization in 54 subjects.
Typical real-world usage is much lower: usually under 1% as a texture modifier and up to 40% in masks (rinse off products use less).
Learn more about DextrinDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideWater. 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
