What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientPolyacrylamide
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aesculus Hippocastanum Bark Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicFaex Extract
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Polyacrylamide, Mandelic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aesculus Hippocastanum Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Panthenol, Biotin, Faex Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caffeine, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-7, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Trideceth-9, Cyclopentasiloxane, Triethanolamine, Parfum
Houttuynia Cordata Extract 70%
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract 70%, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Vegetable Oil, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Glucose, Water, 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.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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
