What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyacrylate-13
Mannitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyisobutene
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Physalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sodium Oleate
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-10 Citrulline
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-2
Bleaching
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Isoamyl Laurate, Glycerin, Polyacrylate-13, Mannitol, Butylene Glycol, Polyisobutene, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Physalis Angulata Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 20, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Carbomer, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Sodium Lactate, Xanthan Gum, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Lecithin, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Oleate, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Glucan, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-10 Citrulline, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hexapeptide-2, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Vinyldimethicone
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Erythritol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Phytate
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentGlycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Valine
MaskingThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingHexapeptide-2
Bleaching
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Vinyldimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylyl Methicone, Erythritol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glucose, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Palmitic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Stearic Acid, Adenosine, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Phytate, Retinal, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ceramide NP, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Dextrin, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Tromethamine, Dipropylene Glycol, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Valine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Hyaluronic Acid, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Hexapeptide-2, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Biotin, Limonene, Linalool
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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 GlycolCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCarbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHexapeptide-2 is a peptide.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is a more stable version of lecithin.
It's made by taking lecithin (a phospholipid commonly found in soybeans and egg yolks) and hydrogenating it. This just means the unsaturated fatty acids are turned into saturated ones so they don't go bad as easily.
This ingredient is an emollient, emulsifier, and penetration enhancer. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrogenated Lecithin can form tiny spherical structures made of phospholipid bilayers called liposomes. These liposomes are able to capture compounds inside their structure and deliver them through the skin barrier.
Because phospholipids are a natural component of our cell membranes, this ingredient is inherently compatible with skin.
A 2021 study found lecithin-based surfactants were less harsh and more tolerable comared to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
