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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGuaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vegetable Oil, Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Olivate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sorbitan Olivate, C12-16 Alcohols, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dimethiconol, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Stearic Acid, Fructooligosaccharides, Polyquaternium-51, Beta-Glucan, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Carnosine, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glucose, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Cellulose Gum, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Guaiazulene, Polysorbate 60, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Oligopeptide-1
Water
Skin ConditioningDisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Vinyldimethicone
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Polyacrylate-13
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laurate
CleansingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Disiloxane, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Vinyldimethicone, Raffinose, Phenyl Trimethicone, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Trisiloxane, Panthenol, Arginine, Polyacrylate-13, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water, Sodium Laurate, Lauric Acid, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Citric Acid
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanBetaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as 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 GlycolDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
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 GlycerinHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobutenePanthenol 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 HyaluronateSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, it keeps the water and oil ingredients from separating. This keeps formulas stable and smooth.
In a 24 hour occlusive patch test on 56 subjects, 10% sorbitan isostearate was completely non-irritating. Most formulas use less than 10%.
Because it's a fatty acid ester, it may not be fungal acne safe since the Malassezia yeast can utilize it as a nutrient source.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateWater. 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!
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