What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycereth-7 Triacetate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientLecithin
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC9-12 Alkane
SolventPolyurethane-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Isohexadecane
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
BHT
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantBetula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Boswellia Serrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingWater, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Niacinamide, Glycereth-7 Triacetate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Saccharomyces Ferment, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triheptanoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lecithin, Tromethamine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caffeine, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, C9-12 Alkane, Polyurethane-10, Citric Acid, Isohexadecane, Panthenol, Sucrose, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Retinol, Lauroyl Lysine, Carbomer, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 80, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Decyl Glucoside, BHT, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ethoxydiglycol, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ferulic Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Centella Asiatica Extract, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14, Sodium Phosphate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Fruit Butter
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olive Glycerides
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Rosa Moschata Oil
Astringent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientWater, Glycerin, Persea Gratissima Fruit Butter, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olive Glycerides, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Rosa Moschata Oil, Tocopherol, Retinyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Ubiquinone, Lactic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ferulic Acid is a plant based antioxidant that can be naturally found in the cell walls of grains like rice, oats, and corn. It has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and has the ability to boost the performance of other antioxidants as well.
A well-known study found that adding Ferulic Acid to a solution of Vitamins C and E doubled the photoprotection of skin. This is why you'll often see it paired with Vitamin C or Vitamin E serums rather than sold on its own.
A 2025 review of 18 human studies found that using Ferulic Acid (0.5-1%) daily for one to three months showed improvements in:
As far as allergies go, Ferulic acid is generally well-tolerated but can cause an allergic reaction in very rare cases. It's also worth noting that Ferulic acid is often extracted from plant sources like rice bran or wheat bran, so be sure to path test if you have known grain allergies.
Outside of skincare, researchers are also looking into Ferulic Acid for its potential benefits in areas like diabetes, Alzheimer's, and heart health.
Learn more about Ferulic AcidGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid. It is an emollient, co-emulsifier, and preservative booster.
Its short C8 fatty acid chain makes it behave differently from its longer-chain emollient cousins like Glyceryl Stearate. It feels more lightweight, fast-absorbing, and silky instead of rich and waxy.
As a co-emulsifier, its "head" and "tail" sit at the oil-water interface. But overall, the short C8 tail and not being water soluble means it doesn't really have the muscle to emulsify a formula on its own. That's why you'll often see it paired with a primary emulsifier like Cetearyl Glucoside.
Interestingly, Glyceryl Caprylate acts as a preservative booster. This is because its fatty-acid backbone disrupts microbial lipid membranes. It shows excellent activity against bacteria and yeast but is weaker against mold.
Typical concentrations range from 0.5-1% and this ingredient is generally non-irritating.
Because this ingredient has a C8 fatty acid chain, it is outside the range that the Malassezia yeast metabolizes (making it fungal acne safe).
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylatePanthenol 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 the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
