What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyamide-5
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Acetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Propylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Sucrose Polystearate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Cetyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Polyamide-5, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Yeast Extract, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Hexapeptide-11, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2, Oligopeptide-3, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Acetyl Glutamine, Folic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, T-Butyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Carnitine
CleansingCysteine
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCarum Carvi Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Aletris Farinosa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Extract
AstringentGold
Cosmetic ColorantSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Angelica Archangelica Extract
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Inula Racemosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingOriganum Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-16
Skin Protecting
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Olive Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPlumbago Zeylanica Flower/Root Extract
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Lavandula Oil/Extract
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triceteareth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingStearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Glucose
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 60, Titanium Dioxide, Arachidyl Alcohol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Panthenol, Allantoin, Betaine, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Lecithin, Phytosphingosine, Tranexamic Acid, Carnitine, Cysteine, Ascorbic Acid, Arbutin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Bisabolol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract, Carum Carvi Fruit Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Aletris Farinosa Root Extract, Morus Alba Extract, Gold, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Angelica Archangelica Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Inula Racemosa Root Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Origanum Vulgare Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Sh-Polypeptide-3, Sh-Polypeptide-16, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Palmitoyl Olive Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Plumbago Zeylanica Flower/Root Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Adenosine, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Carbomer, Arginine, Phenyl Trimethicone, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Glucose, Parfum, Citronellol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool
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
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.
When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.
It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl GlucosideButylene 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 GlycerinLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Some other names for this ingredient include soy lecithin and deoiled soy lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinNiacinamide 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 NiacinamidePropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium 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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
