What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientChondrus Crispus
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Chloride
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Polyacrylate-13
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Algin
Masking
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialDextrin
AbsorbentCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coriandrum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningFoeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningElettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Chondrus Crispus, Betaine, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Potassium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Cellulose Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sucrose, Polyacrylate-13, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Algin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Glucomannan, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Adenosine, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Allantoin, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Dextrin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Collagen Extract, Coriandrum Sativum Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Ceramide Ns, Cholesterol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP
Methylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentCalendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine, Xylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Allantoin, Polyquaternium-51, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-14 Pareth-12, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Citric Acid
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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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinBetaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is hyaluronic acid (HA) that is broken down into lower molecular weight fragments.
It's a humectant that pulls and holds water in the skin to help with hydration, plumpness, and reduce transepidermal water loss.
Because hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid is smaller in size, it can slip past your outermost layer of skin more easily than full-sized HA.
Most formulations will combine all sizes to get the best of both worlds.
Typical usage levels range from 0.01-1%. Any percentage higher than 2% might become goopy and tacky.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidThis form of hyaluronic acid is produced through fermentation.
According to a manufacturer, it has a positive charge by ionic binding to help moisturize and give hair a smooth feel. This is why you'll find this ingredient in shampoos and body washes.
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here:
Learn more about Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateSodium 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 HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a crosslinked version of sodium hyaluronate. This just means it's linked into a 3D mesh network that lets it be more stable and sit on skin as a cohesive, gel-like film rather than sinking into skin.
A 2016 human skin study found crosslinked HA increased epidermal water content by 7.6% over the control group and reduced transepidermal water loss by 27.8%.
A follow-up clinical trial found that a topical crosslinked HA serum applied after fillers, microneedling, or chemical peels was well-tolerated and enhanced skin quality at 14 / 28 days.
More recent research suggests that concentrations as low as 0.03% can act as a penetration enhancer for other skincare actives.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerXanthan 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
