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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientPetrolatum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hexyldecyl Stearate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Centaurium Erythraea Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Micrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicErgothioneine
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Soy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningAminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingIsohexadecane
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Chloride
AstringentHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Hexyldecyl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycereth-26, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Centaurium Erythraea Extract, Algae Extract, Micrococcus Lysate, Glycine Soja Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Yeast Extract, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Caffeine, Biotin, Ergothioneine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Soy Amino Acids, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactis Proteinum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Isohexadecane, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Myristyl Alcohol, Tromethamine, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Citric Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Heptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Anogeissus Leiocarpa Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucosamine Hcl
Oryzanol
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Tocotrienols
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Algae Extract
Emollient
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Galactoarabinan
Squalene
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-8
HumectantPEG-100 Stearate
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHibiscus Abelmoschus Extract
MaskingIllicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Sodium Phytate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Heptyl Undecylenate, Jojoba Esters, Niacinamide, Squalane, Anogeissus Leiocarpa Bark Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caffeine, Trehalose, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Glucosamine Hcl, Oryzanol, Phytosterols, Tocotrienols, Tocopherol, Algae Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Lecithin, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Behenyl Alcohol, Galactoarabinan, Squalene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Carbomer, PEG-8, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetyl 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-8Algae Extract is a confusing name. This is because algae is an informal term for a group of 30,000 aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize.
The term 'algae extract' can refer to any one, or a blend of, the 30,000 types.
Algae is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Algae can also help with soothing and hydrating skin.
Many different types of algae have different benefits.
Learn more about Algae ExtractButylene 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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Some other names for this ingredient include soy lecithin and deoiled soy lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinPeg-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.
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 SorbateWe 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 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 AcetateWater. 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
