What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Silica
Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Abies Sibirica Oil
Masking
Sodium Laurate
CleansingBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Arachidyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Silica, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Carbomer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Tromethamine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Adenosine, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Abies Sibirica Oil, Sodium Laurate, Bakuchiol, Fructooligosaccharides, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglycerin-3, Beta-Glucan, Lauric Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glucose, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Ceramide NP, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diglycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingSaccharomyces/Rice Bran Ferment
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diglycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Saccharomyces/Rice Bran Ferment, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA
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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
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene 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 EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
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
