What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone 8%
Skin Conditioning2,3-Butanediol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingGlycerin
HumectantStreptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantPyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningOzothamnus Diosmifolius Extract
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
HumectantFructose
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Phytate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
ExfoliatingDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
CleansingLinolenic Acid
CleansingSucrose
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Water, Gluconolactone 8%, 2,3-Butanediol, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Glycerin, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pyrus Malus Juice, Ozothamnus Diosmifolius Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Lactobacillus Ferment, Panthenol, Glucose, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Sodium PCA, Sodium Phytate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Maltodextrin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Stearic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Sucrose, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
HumectantVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventStreptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantPyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantMalonic Acid
BufferingHyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningAminobutyric Acid
Trehalose
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingDimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantWater, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Pyrus Malus Juice, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Malonic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Betaine, Adenosine, Beta-Glucan, Aminobutyric Acid, Trehalose, Sodium PCA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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 GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolThis ingredient is also known as apple juice. Apples are rich in Vitamin C, sugars, and antioxidants.
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 HyaluronateSodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAWe don't have a description for Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment yet.
Water. 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