What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningLactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Petrolatum
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPEG-8
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Butylene Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Glyceryl Stearate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Lactis Proteinum, Caffeine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sucrose, Petrolatum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Hexylene Glycol, PEG-8, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tridecyl Stearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
Propanediol
Solvent
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Centaurium Erythraea Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTamarindus Indica Seed Extract
EmollientSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPadina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Creatine
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Butter
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientSodium PCA
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Butylene Glycol, Tridecyl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Propanediol, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Centaurium Erythraea Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, Tamarindus Indica Seed Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Creatine, Yeast Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Simmondsia Chinensis Butter, Trehalose, Phytosterols, Adenosine Phosphate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Sodium PCA, PEG-100 Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Dimethicone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Carbomer, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Silica, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool, Caramel, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetyl Glucosamine is an antioxidant and humectant. It is an amino acid sugar and is naturally found in our skin.
The cool thing about this ingredient? It helps the skin produce hyaluronic acid and boost hydration. It also has antioxidant benefits to protect skin cells.
When paired with niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine has been shown to be effective at reducing discoloration.
Learn more about Acetyl GlucosamineAcetyl Hexapeptide-8, commonly known as Argireline or Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, is a popular peptide in skincare. It’s often referred to as a “Botox-like” ingredient because it helps reduce muscle movement.
By relaxing these micro-movements, Argireline may help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. That said, it’s not as powerful as Botox, and research on its long-term effectiveness is still limited.
Beyond smoothing, Argireline may also support collagen production. Collagen is the protein that helps keep your skin firm, bouncy, and well-hydrated by strengthening the skin barrier.
So while Argireline isn’t a miracle fix, it can be a helpful addition to a routine focused on both prevention and skin health.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Butylene 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 GlycolCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineCaprylyl 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 GlycolCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholThis extract comes from cucumber. Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.
Cucumbers have anti-inflammatory, barrier repair, and hydrating properties.
They contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin.
The amino acids found in cucumbers help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle (it's an important part of our skin barrier). This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.
Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, this is generally a non-irritating ingredient.
Fun fact: Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.
Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinHexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolWe don't have a description for Hordeum Vulgare Extract yet.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate is an emollient and emulsifier. It is created from a mixture of fatty acids.
We don't have a description for Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract yet.
Sodium 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
