What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Betaine, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Phytosphingosine, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Potassium Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Xylitol
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
PEG-20
HumectantPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientPEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Talc
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Calcium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantAlanine
MaskingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingTetradecene
EmollientBHT
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Xylitol, Diglycerin, PEG-20, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Glutamic Acid, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Aspartic Acid, Squalane, Lysine Hcl, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Methionine, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Soluble Collagen, Isohexadecane, PEG-400, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Talc, Disodium EDTA, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dextrin Palmitate, Calcium Stearate, Alanine, Potassium Hydroxide, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane, Zea Mays Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Tetradecene, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, CI 77492
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is 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 GlycolDipropylene 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 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 EDTASodium 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:
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid
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 HyaluronateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
