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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate
EmollientVinyldimethicone
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientArachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Tromethamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantXylitol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Mannitol
Humectant
Cellulose
Absorbent
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantTocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Sargassum Muticum Extract
Skin ProtectingSoy Isoflavones
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Syringa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
Astringent
Durvillaea Antarctica Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Viola Odorata Flower Extract
MaskingSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Saccharomyces Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Angelica Archangelica Root Extract
Masking
Galactose
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Lysate
AntimicrobialTrifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentMorus Alba Root Extract
BleachingWithania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningNicotinoyl Sh-Pentapeptide-19
Skin Conditioning
Water, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, Vinyldimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Arachidyl Alcohol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Ozokerite, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Xylitylglucoside, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Tromethamine, Parfum, Arachidyl Glucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Xylitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Sucrose, Mannitol, Cellulose, Zea Mays Starch, Polysorbate 20, Glucose, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, CI 77491, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Tocopheryl Succinate, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Linoleic Acid, Sargassum Muticum Extract, Soy Isoflavones, Glyceryl Oleate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, CI 77492, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Durvillaea Antarctica Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Viola Odorata Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Galactose, Lactobacillus Lysate, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Biotin, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hcl, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyanocobalamin, Beta-Carotene, Nicotinoyl Sh-Pentapeptide-19
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, C14-22 Alcohols, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Glucose, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, 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
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied.
It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin.
A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerBehenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).
Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholButylene 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 GlycolCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.
Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.
The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. This property has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.
Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root ExtractDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlucose is a simple sugar (a monosaccharide). In skincare, it is mostly a humectant and skin conditioning agent.
Mechanistically, it has multiple hydroxyl groups that hydrogen-bond to water. This pulls moisture into the upper layers of skin to keep the surface soft and hydrated.
It's worth knowing sugars are already a natural component of the skin's NMF (natural moisturizing factor) so it's a molecule that your stratum corneum is well-acquainted with.
Just so you know, glucose is hydrophilic (water-loving) and the stratum corneum is a strong barrier to hydrophilic compounds. This just means penetration is slow and most of the action is happening on the surface.
Gram-to-gram, glucose is not as efficient as a humectant as glycerin. This is why you'll likely see glycose paired with stronger humectants for a bigger hydration payoff.
In skincare, glucose is typically derived from corn or other starch sources.
Learn more about GlucoseGlycerin (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 GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateThis ingredient comes from eggplant (or aubergine). It has skin conditioning properties due to its abundance of antioxidants like Chlorogenic Acid, Caffeic Acid, and Nasunin.
Nasunin is the pigment concentrated in the purple peel and has demonstrated the abilityu to neutralize free radicals and bind excess iron in lab studies.
Lab studies have shown that eggplant extracts can lower oxidative stress and protect skin cell membranes from damage. A 2025 study found that specific compounds in eggplant (particularly a phenolamide called N-Trans-Feruloylputrescine) may support skin health by neutralizing 2-nonenal, a byproduct linked to aging skin.
Overall, this is a gentle, well-tolerated ingredient that adds a little extra antioxidant support to your routine.
Those with nighshade vegetable allergies (tomatoes, peppers, potatoes) should patch test as eggplant is part of the same family.
Learn more about Solanum Melongena Fruit ExtractWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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