What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Isododecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningPEG-6
HumectantMorus Bombycis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
HumectantHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSalicylic Acid
MaskingTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCaffeine
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientBetula Alba Bark Extract
MaskingTrametes Versicolor Extract
Sodium Rna
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningDimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol
AntioxidantDi-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
AbrasiveYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
MaskingSodium Metabisulfite
AntioxidantSodium Sulfite
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Isododecane, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, PEG-10 Dimethicone, PEG-6, Morus Bombycis Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Salicylic Acid, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Cholesterol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Squalane, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Isohexadecane, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Sodium Rna, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol, Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Yeast Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 80, Tromethamine, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Sulfite, Phenoxyethanol, CI 15985, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningPhytonadione Epoxide
AstringentLinoleic Acid
CleansingDocosahexaenoic Acid
Skin ConditioningPinus Pinaster Bark Extract
AntioxidantEicosapentaenoic Acid
EmollientPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
SmoothingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPhenylpropanol
MaskingLinolenic Acid
CleansingArnica Montana Flower Extract
MaskingCordyceps Sinensis Extract
AntioxidantTrametes Versicolor Extract
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantBisabolol
MaskingSorbitol
Humectant3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeButylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningT-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingSodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingWater, Propanediol, Phospholipids, Phytonadione Epoxide, Linoleic Acid, Docosahexaenoic Acid, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Niacinamide, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Phenylpropanol, Linolenic Acid, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Bisabolol, Sorbitol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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 Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium 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 HyaluronateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWe don't have a description for Trametes Versicolor Extract yet.
Water. 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