What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantAcetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin ProtectingBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningNicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicNicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-9
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-86
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTrifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialDextran
Sodium Phytate
Parfum
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeLinalool
PerfumingWater, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Lactobacillus, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Nicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Biotin, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-9, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-86, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Panthenol, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Dextran, Sodium Phytate, Parfum, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcetamide Mea
HumectantPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingLactic Acid
BufferingAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
AntioxidantGlycine Soja Germ Extract
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantSodium Benzoate
MaskingGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingSh-Polypeptide-123
Skin ProtectingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningApigenin
AntioxidantCalcium Gluconate
HumectantOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Water, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Acetamide Mea, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Aminomethyl Propanol, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Panthenol, Caffeine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Lactic Acid, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Disodium EDTA, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Sea Water, Sodium Benzoate, Gluconolactone, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, PPG-26-Buteth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sh-Polypeptide-123, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Apigenin, Calcium Gluconate, Oleanolic Acid, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 is a lab-made molecule that combines two parts: biotin (vitamin B7) and Tripeptide-1. Together, they form a peptide that’s often used in hair and eyelash products.
In-vitro studies show this ingredient helps hair bulb cells grow faster and product more structual proteins. This helps keep hair securely anchored in the follicle.
A small human study using a mascara with 2% Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 reported lashes that were about 17% longer and 19% thicker after one month.
One study from 2025 compared topical spray vs. a combined tropical/oral treatment. The combination group saw greater increases in total hair count.
While these early results are encouraging, most of the data comes from in-vitro experiments (in test tubes) or small, short-term trials.
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 looks promising for supporting hair strength and growth but there’s not yet strong clinical evidence to confirm how well it works.
Learn more about Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1Butylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolWater. 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