What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Vinyldimethicone
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Geraniol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Panthenol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Vinyldimethicone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Parfum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Madecassoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Geraniol, Farnesol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ectoin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, Dipropylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cellulose Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Beta-Glucan, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
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
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Panthenol 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
