What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
C8-12 Acid Triglyceride
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientGlycol
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aesculus Turbinata Bark
Skin ConditioningC8-12 Acid Triglyceride, Isohexadecane, Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Allantoin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aesculus Turbinata Bark
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Panthenol 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 PanthenolSodium 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 Hyaluronate
