What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructan
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Saponins
CleansingSoluble Proteoglycan
Skin ConditioningNonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Emulsifying
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningElaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Algin
Masking
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantSucrose
Humectant
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Mineral Salts
Skin Conditioning
Dextran
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Water, Isopentyldiol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructan, Inulin, Panthenol, Betaine, Beta-Glucan, Adenosine, Saponins, Soluble Proteoglycan, Nonapeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Pentapeptide-3, Hexapeptide-9, Oligopeptide-2, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Malt Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Algin, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Cyanocobalamin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Sucrose, Sodium Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Mineral Salts, Dextran, Disodium Phosphate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/4 Copolymer
SolventSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningInositol
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Histidine
Humectant
Glutamine
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingGrifola Frondosa Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningFomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingSarcodon Aspratus Extract
Antioxidant
Trametes Versicolor Extract
Inonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningAgaricus Blazei Extract
Skin ConditioningTricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, PEG/PPG-18/4 Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, C14-22 Alcohols, Squalane, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, PEG-100 Stearate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Raffinose, Inositol, Hyaluronic Acid, Histidine, Glutamine, Lysine, Arginine, Cysteine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Alcohol, Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Grifola Frondosa Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Sarcodon Aspratus Extract, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Agaricus Blazei Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Propolis Extract, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Limonene, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, 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
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineBetaine 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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWater. 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
