What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Surfactant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLauryl Betaine
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningViola Mandshurica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Glycine
Buffering
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Threonine
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Lauryl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Hexylene Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Caramel, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phosphatidylcholine, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycine, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Lysine, Alanine, Arginine, Threonine, Proline
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Avena Sativa Bran
Abrasive
Avena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glycereth-26, Glycol Distearate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Avena Sativa Bran, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide
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
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinSodium 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 HyaluronateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
