What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methylpropanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Trehalose
Humectant
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polysilicone-11
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pleurotus Ferulae/Panax Ginseng Berry Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingPropanediol
Solvent
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicLavandula Angustifolia Water
Masking
Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBorago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Schinifolium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMagnesium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Sucrose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Glycine
Buffering
Calcium Chloride
AstringentPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingOrnithine
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
Abrasive
Alanine
MaskingMagnesium Chloride
Threonine
Histidine
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Nicotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Antioxidant
Nicotinoyl Sh-Pentapeptide-19
Skin Conditioning
Galloyl Pentapeptide-33
Antioxidant
Galloyl Nonapeptide-11
Antiseborrhoeic
Digalloyl Tetrapeptide-19
Antioxidant
Caffeoyl Tripeptide-1
Antioxidant
Caffeoyl Sh-Octapeptide-4
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingLysine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Citrate
Skin ConditioningGlucosamine Hcl
Phenylalanine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningAsparagine
MaskingCitrulline
Skin ConditioningUric Acid
BufferingMethionine
Skin ConditioningTaurine
BufferingTryptophan
MaskingGlutamine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sorbitan Stearate, Trehalose, Cyclomethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Silica, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Arginine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sucrose Cocoate, Polysilicone-11, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Trideceth-6, Butylene Glycol, Pleurotus Ferulae/Panax Ginseng Berry Extract Ferment Filtrate, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Propanediol, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Water, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Zanthoxylum Schinifolium Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Magnesium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Serine, Sucrose, Urea, Glycine, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Hydroxide, Ornithine, Sea Salt, Alanine, Magnesium Chloride, Threonine, Histidine, Aspartic Acid, Valine, Proline, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Nicotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Nicotinoyl Sh-Pentapeptide-19, Galloyl Pentapeptide-33, Galloyl Nonapeptide-11, Digalloyl Tetrapeptide-19, Caffeoyl Tripeptide-1, Caffeoyl Sh-Octapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Dipotassium Phosphate, Lysine, Leucine, Tyrosine, Isoleucine, Magnesium Citrate, Glucosamine Hcl, Phenylalanine, Glutamic Acid, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Asparagine, Citrulline, Uric Acid, Methionine, Taurine, Tryptophan, Glutamine, Cysteine, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Akebia Quinata Extract
Skin ConditioningOzothamnus Diosmifolius Extract
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Passiflora Edulis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyisobutene
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingOryza Sativa Bran Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Water, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Akebia Quinata Extract, Ozothamnus Diosmifolius Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Passiflora Edulis Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Dimethiconol, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyisobutene, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 AdenosineButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.
Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.
As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.
Learn more about CyclohexasiloxaneCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideWater. 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
