What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Glucose
Humectant
CI 77231
Cosmetic ColorantAlgin
Masking
Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate
BufferingMagnesium Oxide
AbsorbentCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Spirulina Platensis Powder
Skin ProtectingParfum
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Alginate
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Diatomaceous Earth, Glucose, CI 77231, Algin, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Cellulose Gum, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Spirulina Platensis Powder, Parfum, Allantoin, Polyglutamic Acid, Potassium Alginate, Adenosine, Betaine, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBentonite
Absorbent
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cellulose
Absorbent
Methylpropanediol
SolventCollagen
Moisturising
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantScutellaria Baicalensis Extract
AntimicrobialMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialWater, Kaolin, Dipropylene Glycol, Bentonite, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Cellulose, Methylpropanediol, Collagen, Xanthan Gum, Titanium Dioxide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Dna, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, CI 77288, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Fructooligosaccharides, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
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
Betaine 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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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
