What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Triethanolamine
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Triethanolamine, Panthenol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Lactobacillus, Maltodextrin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Sucrose
Humectant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil
Emollient
Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil
Masking
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tribehenin
Emollient
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientSpilanthes Acmella Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingCastanea Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77163
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Sucrose, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil, Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Citral, Farnesol, PEG-100 Stearate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Tribehenin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Castanea Sativa Seed Extract, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Squalane, Linoleic Acid, Caffeine, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Linolenic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isostearic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 60, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Carbomer, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Potassium Hydroxide, Hexylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77163, CI 77288, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
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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.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinSodium 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 a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
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
