What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Tromethamine
Buffering2,3-Butanediol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSerine
Masking
Carnitine
CleansingSuccinic Acid
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Trisodium EDTA
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Troxerutin
Skin ConditioningZinc PCA
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorogenic Acids
Antioxidant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Water, Mandelic Acid, Tromethamine, 2,3-Butanediol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Serine, Carnitine, Succinic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Polyquaternium-51, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Trisodium EDTA, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Troxerutin, Zinc PCA, Arginine, Glutamic Acid, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Chlorogenic Acids, Ectoin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Madecassoside
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone 8%
Skin Conditioning
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningOzothamnus Diosmifolius Extract
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Sucrose
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Water, Gluconolactone 8%, 2,3-Butanediol, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Glycerin, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pyrus Malus Juice, Ozothamnus Diosmifolius Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Lactobacillus Ferment, Panthenol, Glucose, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Sodium PCA, Sodium Phytate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Maltodextrin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Stearic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Sucrose, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA
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
2,3-Butanediol is a naturally occurring humectant and solvent. It's created from fermentation and can be found in foods like cocoa butter and sweet corn.
This ingredient attracts and holds onto moisture to boost hydration in skin. According to a manufacturer, this ingredient improves the spreadability of ingredients like vitamin C.
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 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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 HyaluronateTromethamine 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
