What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Collagen
Moisturising
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Methyl Lactate
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Pentylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Leaf, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Copper Tripeptide-1, Collagen, Ceramide NP, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Disodium EDTA, Methyl Lactate
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
CleansingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOctenidine Hcl
AntimicrobialSodium Phytate
Simethicone
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Tin Oxide, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Squalane, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Caffeine, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octenidine Hcl, Sodium Phytate, Simethicone, Aminomethyl Propanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied.
It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin.
A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium 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!
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