What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Potassium Myristate
EmulsifyingMethylpropanediol
SolventMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Laurate
EmulsifyingPotassium Stearate
CleansingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Betaine
Humectant
Dahlia Variabilis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Surfactant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentIllite
Abrasive
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Dextrin
AbsorbentKaolin
Abrasive
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningPinus Strobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Potassium Myristate, Methylpropanediol, Myristic Acid, Potassium Laurate, Potassium Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Lauric Acid, Betaine, Dahlia Variabilis Flower Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Stearic Acid, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Olivate, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Montmorillonite, Illite, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Dextrin, Kaolin, Hexylene Glycol, Cyanocobalamin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Mandelic Acid, Maltodextrin, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Pinus Strobus Bark Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit
AstringentGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Physalis Peruviana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit
AstringentArctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Morus Nigra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Physalis Peruviana Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Parfum
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Beta-Glucan is a soluble polysaccharide (a chain of glucose sugars) sourced from the cells walls of oats, baker's yeast, mushrooms, and seaweed.
It's a rare ingredient that pulls double-duty as a heavy-duty hydrator and skin-soothing repair agent.
On the surface, it acts as a humectant that holds water in place and reduces moisture loss for a plumper, smoother feel, while its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties make it a great pick for calming redness or sensitive skin
The more interesting story is underneath:
Despite its large molecular size, oat beta-glucan has been shown to penetrate the epidermis and reach the dermis by slipping between skin cells. Here, it interacts with fibroblasts and macrophages to nudge collagen synthesis and support wound repair.
A small 2005 split-face clinical study of 27 subjects found topical beta-glucan produced measurable reductions in wrinkle depth, height, and roughness after 8 weeks of use.
It is worth noting the trial was small and the penetration testing used frozen, irradiated skin so the anti-aging data is encouraging rather than definitive.
This ingredient gets along with pretty much everything and is typically used around 0.1-1%.
Fungal acne: This ingredient is not a food source for the Malassezia yeast because it is a glucose polysaccharide with no fatty acid or ester component.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanBetaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as 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 GlycolGlycerin (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 GlycerinChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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
