What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventSqualane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycol Palmitate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Acetic Acid
BufferingAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Chrysin
Skin ConditioningDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xylitol
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, C15-19 Alkane, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Niacinamide, Glycol Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Acetic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Anhydroxylitol, Caffeine, Chrysin, Diheptyl Succinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Pentylene Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocotrienols
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPanax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPfaffia Paniculata Root Extract
SoothingLilium Candidum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSuperoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Cyathea Medullaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycosaminoglycans
EmollientC18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningUndecylenoyl Glycine
CleansingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocotrienols, Bisabolol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Panax Ginseng Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sorbitan Laurate, Lysolecithin, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Pfaffia Paniculata Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Flower Extract, Superoxide Dismutase, Cyathea Medullaris Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Phospholipids, Moringa Oil/Hydrogenated Moringa Oil Esters, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Propanediol, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract, Glycosaminoglycans, C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester, Panthenol, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Capryloyl Glycine
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These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, commonly known as Argireline or Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, is a popular peptide in skincare. Itās often referred to as a āBotox-likeā ingredient because it helps reduce muscle movement.
By relaxing these micro-movements, Argireline may help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. That said, itās not as powerful as Botox, and research on its long-term effectiveness is still limited.
Beyond smoothing, Argireline may also support collagen production. Collagen is the protein that helps keep your skin firm, bouncy, and well-hydrated by strengthening the skin barrier.
So while Argireline isnāt a miracle fix, it can be a helpful addition to a routine focused on both prevention and skin health.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (formerly Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3) is a synthetic peptide. Its main job is to fight what researchers call "inflammaging".
"Inflammaging" is the slow, low-grade chronic inflammation that quietly breaks down collagen as we age.
This ingredient calms down a specific inflammation signal in your skin cells (called IL-6). When left unchecked, this signal triggers enzymes that break down collagen and elastin.
Clinical testing showed statistically significant improvements in:
Studies also found the more of this ingredient used, the more your skin produces Collagen I, fibronectin, and hyaluronic acid.
You'll likely see this ingredient paired with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex for enhanced anti-aging effects.
A 3% concentration applied twice daily for two months showed meaningful skin rejuvenation results in clinical panels.
Fungal acne note:
Usually a palmitic acid component can feed Malassezia in unbound form, but here is is covalently bonded to the peptide. This means it is very difficult for Malassezia to access, and therefore very unlikely to cause fungal acne.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
