What's inside
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTrehalose
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pullulan
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Oenanthe Javanica Extract
AntimicrobialAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Trehalose, Betaine, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Propanediol, Panthenol, Pullulan, Ectoin, Oenanthe Javanica Extract, Allantoin, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Adenosine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Xylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingVinegar
Citric Acid
Buffering
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Daucus Carota Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningBeer Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantBetaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingSpirulina Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Betaine, Cellulose Gum, Vinegar, Citric Acid, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Beer Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Gold, Betaine Salicylate, Glycolic Acid, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Spirulina Amino Acids, Tromethamine, Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin
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
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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
