What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Tromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lactose
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose
AbsorbentAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Gelatin
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantJojoba Esters
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicBorago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Nicotinoyl Sh-Pentapeptide-19
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Lactose, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Betaine, Allantoin, Cellulose, Adenosine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Gelatin, Ubiquinone, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, CI 77492, Jojoba Esters, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract, Glyceryl Oleate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hcl, Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid, Glyceryl Linolenate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Retinyl Palmitate, Nicotinoyl Sh-Pentapeptide-19
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Propolis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Honey Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Betaine, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Carbomer, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beeswax
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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 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 AllantoinBetaine 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 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.
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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium 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
