What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyvinyl Alcohol
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Algin
Masking
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Pullulan
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Phytate
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Glutathione
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactobacillus Extracellular Vesicles
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Water, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Octyldodecanol, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Algin, Polysorbate 80, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Pullulan, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Adenosine, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Dna, Tin Oxide, Glutathione, Acetyl Glucosamine, Allantoin, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Gluconolactone, Mannitol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Lactobacillus Extracellular Vesicles, Hydrated Silica, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
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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.
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolPanthenol 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 Hyaluronate
