What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Olive Oil Decyl Esters
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Squalene
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Niacinamide, C10-18 Triglycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bakuchiol, Beta-Sitosterol, Squalene, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Distarch Phosphate
AbsorbentSqualane
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Menthol
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Distarch Phosphate, Squalane, Betaine, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Menthol, Menthyl Lactate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin (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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate yet.
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
