What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Loess Extract
Skin ConditioningCollagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Eragrostis Tef Seed Extract
EmollientRice Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLoess Extract, Collagen Extract, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Eragrostis Tef Seed Extract, Rice Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Proline, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Phytosphingosine Acetamide
AntimicrobialGlycosphingolipids
EmollientCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Nereocystis Leutkeana Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Rice Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Vp/Va Copolymer
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Glycerin, Phytosphingosine Acetamide, Glycosphingolipids, Copper Tripeptide-1, Lactobacillus/Nereocystis Leutkeana Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Rice Amino Acids, Proline, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Vp/Va Copolymer, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinBaobab seeds are rich in vitamins A, E, and D, giving it nice antioxidant properties. It is hydrolyzed, or broken down by water molecules.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps protect from UV damage, moisturize, and increases barrier health.
The manufacturer also calls this ingredient Baobab protein.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed ExtractHydrolyzed Soy Protein is a vegan protein made to mimic hydrolyzed collagen. It is created from soy, or glycine soja.
This ingredient is a humectant, meaning it helps hydrate the skin by binding to water. According to a manufacturer, it is also a great hair conditioner.
Read more about hydrolyzed collagen here.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Proline is a non-essential amino acid, meaning your body can make it on its own. In skincare, it is a skin conditioning ingredient that keeps skin soft and hydrated.
It makes up about 23% of the collagen molecule (collagen is the protein responsible for keeping your skin firm) and is involved in your skin's natural hyaluronic acid production. When applied topically, proline can penetrate the skin fairly well due to its small molecular size.
Reviews of this ingredient have found it to be neither a dermal irritant nor a sensitizer.
Fun fact: Proline can be found in protein-rich foods like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy.
Learn more about ProlinePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolRice amino acids are the amino acids you get when you fully break down rice protein. These amino acids (glutamic acid, lysine, glycine, serine) are major players in your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or your skin's built-in hydration system.
A 2021 study in Cosmetics found that these amino acids can fight free radicals and may help with skin brightening by slowing down melanin production. Another 2025 review confirmed that rice-derived amino acids and peptides help with hydration, barrier repair, and antioxidant protection.
As for fungal acne, this ingredient is generally considered low risk. This is because Malassezia is a lipid-dependent yeast that feeds primarily on fatty acids with carbon chain lengths of C11-C24, not amino acids. On its own, this ingredient doesn't provide the lipid fuel Malassezia needs to thrive.
Learn more about Rice Amino AcidsSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
