What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Acetyl Heptapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50
Skin Conditioning
Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-18
Skin Conditioning
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientCucumis Sativus Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Ceteareth-20
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ceteth-10
EmulsifyingLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyvinyl Alcohol
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Vanillin
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isododecane, Glycerin, Cetyl Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acetyl Heptapeptide-9, Gold, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52, Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-18, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Jojoba Esters, Allantoin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Phytosterols, Lecithin, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Ceteareth-20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceteth-10, Laureth-4, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Dimethicone, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Citric Acid, Polyvinyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vanillin, Hydroxyacetophenone
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Acetamidoethoxyethanol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Menthyl Lactate
Masking
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50
Skin Conditioning
Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-18
Skin Conditioning
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Methylglucoside Phosphate
Skin ConditioningCopper Lysinate/Prolinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPolyvinyl Alcohol
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPhenylpropanol
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Acetamidoethoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Menthyl Lactate, Resveratrol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52, Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-18, Diamond Powder, Methylglucoside Phosphate, Copper Lysinate/Prolinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenylpropanol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol
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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
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin (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 GlycerinHeptapeptide-15 Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneThis ingredient is a combination of two AHAs, lactic acid and glycolic acid. It has exfoliating properties
Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-18 is a peptide.
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52 is a peptide.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50 is a peptide.
We don't have a description for Polyvinyl Alcohol yet.
Sodium 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
