What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingZinc PCA
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, Panthenol, Betaine, Sodium Lactate, Zinc PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Gluconolactone, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Hydroxyacetophenone
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Dextran
Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polylysine
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
PCA
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlanine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Arginine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningGluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningAcetobacter/Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Ferment Extract
EmollientPhytic Acid
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingMilk Protein
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Lactose
HumectantZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Ectoin, Maltodextrin, Dextran, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polylysine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Betaine, PCA, Serine, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Alanine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Acetobacter/Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Ferment Extract, Phytic Acid, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Milk Protein, Lactic Acid, Lactose, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Betaine 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 GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and sometimes used to adjust the pH of a product.
This ingredient is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin. NMF also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.
High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.
Fun fact: Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.
Learn more about Sodium LactateWater. 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
