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
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sorbitan 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
CleansingCaulerpa 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 ConditioningMorus Nigra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Glycerin
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.
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
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanBetaine 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 GlycolGlycerin 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 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.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
