What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Styrene
Perfuming
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Rugosa Callus Culture Extract
Antimicrobial
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Apium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningHyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBarm Extract
Skin ConditioningCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Montana Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylic Acid
Emulsion StabilisingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Orange Roughy Oil
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol, Styrene, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Niacinamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Rugosa Callus Culture Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Glycerin, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Apium Graveolens Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Barm Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Alba Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Artemisia Montana Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Yeast Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Propolis Extract, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Succinate, Linoleic Acid, Glyceryl Oleate, Pyridoxine, Polyacrylic Acid, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Beta-Carotene, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Orange Roughy Oil, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingDiethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
Astringent
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Propanediol, Water, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Methyl Trimethicone, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Arachidyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Metaphosphate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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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.
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 AdenosineAllantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Niacinamide 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 NiacinamideSodium 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
