What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Gelatin
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sorbitol
Humectant
Asparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentTartaric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSaccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Glycinate
AstringentDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Gelatin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sorbitol, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Betaine, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Tartaric Acid, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cellulose Gum, Aluminum Glycinate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAgar
MaskingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Acrylates Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingMenthoxypropanediol
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Aluminum Glycinate
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sea Water
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Agar, Sodium Polyacrylate, Acrylates Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Tartaric Acid, Cellulose Gum, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Menthoxypropanediol, Menthyl Lactate, Adenosine, Betaine, Aluminum Glycinate, Butylene Glycol, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Caffeine, Pentylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sea Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
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
We don't have a description for Aluminum Glycinate yet.
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 GlycolCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is an alkyl glucoside. This just means it is creating by reacting alcohol and sugar. It is a cleansing and foaming ingredient.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside helps remove the dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin.
Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
We don't have a description for Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract yet.
Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid. It is used as an absorber, emollient, and stabilizer.
This ingredient is a super-absorbent polymer - meaning it can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Tartaric acid is an AHA with exfoliating and antioxidant properties. It is found in many fruits, such as tamarind, grapes, bananas, and avocados.
AHAs provide chemical exfoliation, helping to improve skin tone and texture.
Tartaric acid is not as well studied as other AHAs, such as glycolic acid.
Learn more about Tartaric AcidWater. 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
