What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Acetate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCellulose
Absorbent
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Salvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Jasminum Officinale Extract
Masking
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Cymbopogon Citratus Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Polysorbate 80, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Arginine, Allantoin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pentylene Glycol, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Cellulose, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Origanum Vulgare Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Citrate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
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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.
Butylene 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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (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 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 GlycolSodium 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
