What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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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
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Betaine, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Arginine, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium PCA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Parfum
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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 GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 HyaluronateWater. 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
