What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Alumina
Abrasive
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone, Silica, Zinc Oxide, Ozokerite, Synthetic Wax, Isononyl Isononanoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Cera Microcristallina, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Alumina, CI 77492, CI 42090, Niacinamide
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientLauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Talc
Abrasive
Isohexadecane
EmollientTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Acetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Bacillus
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Benzophenone-3, Phospholipids, Butylene Glycol, Octocrylene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Isopropyl Isostearate, Titanium Dioxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Talc, Isohexadecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polysorbate 20, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Bacillus, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Squalane, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77499, CI 77491, CI 77492
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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.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide and formally known as ceramide 3.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
What makes hyaluronic acid so hydrating? It has the capacity to bind or hold large amounts of water.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing.
Hyaluronic acid can be irritating if the molecule has a low-molecular weight, or if the molecules are small.
One study found low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be pro-inflammatory, meaning some people may experience irritation. This is because our bodies use hyaluronic acid in the wound-healing process to signal to our bodies, via irritation, that something needs healing.
The same study found high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be anti-inflammatory.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidNiacinamide 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 Niacinamide
