What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Vinyldimethicone
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentAgar
MaskingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Glucose
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Collagen
Moisturising
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Polyglycerin-3, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Vinyldimethicone, C14-22 Alcohols, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Dipropylene Glycol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-51, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Fructooligosaccharides, Butylene Glycol, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Agar, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Glucose, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Squalane, Xanthan Gum, Titanium Dioxide, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Tocopherol, Collagen, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Resveratrol, Ceramide NP, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Arguta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning
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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.
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 preservatives
Adenosine is a purine nucleoside that your body already makes in every cell. In skincare, it acts mainly as a skin conditioning and anti-aging agent.
The way it works is fairly well mapped out:
Your skin has cells called fibroblasts that build collagen (the stuff that keeps skin firm and smooth). Adenosine basically flips a switch on these cells that tells them to get to work making more collagen and other proteins. These cells slow down on their own as skin ages, so Adenosine helps give them a little nudge to keep going.
The clinical backing is pretty solid too.
A blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 126 women aged 45-65 tested a 0.1% cream twice daily and found real improvements in crow's feet and frown lines using a precise 3D skin-mapping technique; these changes showed up by week 3 and held at 2 months.
A later study using Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches reported gains in wrinkle depth, dermal density, elasticity, and hydration.
On concentrations, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has set 0.04% as the approved functional anti-wrinkle level. You'll typically see this ingredient used somewhere in the 0.04-0.1% range since it works at low doses.
This ingredient has been found safe for cosmetics with the data showing no irritation or sensitization.
Overall, this is a great ingredient for any anti-aging routine and has no photosensitizing effect, so it suits both AM and PM use.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene 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 GlycolDisodium 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 EthylhexylglycerinTromethamine (aka THAM) is a synthetic amino acid that shows up in skincare as a helper ingredient.
It functions as a pH adjuster to help neutralize acidic ingredients and set a formula's pH to the right spot.
This matters a lot because a lot of actives (like vitamin C) needs a specific pH to work well and feel comfortable on skin.
Concentration use ranges from 0.1-1.0% depending on the formula.
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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
