What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
Methylpropanediol
SolventPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingSodium Acrylate/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingSaccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate
HumectantSodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer
Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantSucrose Stearate
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
C18-21 Alkane
SolventMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trisodium EDTA
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Troxerutin
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-100 Stearate
Arginine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientLinalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Niacinamide, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Dimethicone, Betaine, Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters, Methylpropanediol, Panthenol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Sodium Dna, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Triethylhexanoin, Sodium Acrylate/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Ceramide NP, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C14-22 Alcohols, Squalane, Tromethamine, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Sucrose Stearate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, C18-21 Alkane, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Adenosine, Arachidyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopherol, Palmitic Acid, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium EDTA, Glycine Soja Oil, Trideceth-6, Cholesterol, Glyceryl Stearate, Troxerutin, Beta-Glucan, Carbomer, PEG-100 Stearate, Arginine, Glutamic Acid, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Glycosphingolipids, Linalool, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sea Water
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMalachite Extract
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Calcium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Sulfated Hyaluronate
Emollient
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Oleoyl Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningWater, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sea Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Malachite Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitol, Potassium Hyaluronate, Glucose, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Calcium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Sulfated Hyaluronate, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Hyaluronate, Sodium Oleoyl Hyaluronate
Reviews
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.
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 preservatives
Betaine 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 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 GlycerinMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium 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 Water
