What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Oryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientBetaine
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingDimethicone
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingElaeis Guineensis Oil
EmollientElaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingOryza Sativa Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Betaine, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Carbomer, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGardenia Taitensis Callus Extract
AntioxidantOak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantOrchid Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentSodium Phytate
Ceramide NP
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantAcetyl Octapeptide-3
HumectantAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-6
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-2
BleachingDipeptide-2
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin ProtectingAcetyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-2
Skin ConditioningNonapeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPentapeptide-3
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-3
Skin ConditioningAlanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl
Skin ConditioningDipeptide-4
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-5
HumectantPalmitoyl Dipeptide-7
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningGuaiazulene
AntimicrobialParfum
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Alcohol Denat., Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Dipropylene Glycol, Gardenia Taitensis Callus Extract, Oak Root Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Orchid Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Dextrin, Sodium Phytate, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Oligopeptide-6, Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-2, Dipeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Tripeptide-2, Nonapeptide-1, Pentapeptide-3, Tripeptide-3, Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl, Dipeptide-4, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Guaiazulene, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 Glycerin