What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Trehalose
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Calcium Chloride
AstringentPotassium Alginate
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Propanediol, Trehalose, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Tribehenin, Glyceryl Behenate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Alginate, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 42090, Parfum
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Glucose
Humectant
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Polyvinyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isopentyldiol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Glucose, Kojic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Glycine Soja Oil, Collagen Extract, Retinol
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
Butylene 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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol 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 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 Hyaluronate
