What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Squalane
Emollient
Ceramides
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Alpha-Methyl-Beta-Ionone
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingC13-15 Alkane
SolventMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Malic Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Phytic Acid
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Farnesol
Perfuming
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
CleansingCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRose Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Santalum Album Wood Extract
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantSqualane, Ceramides, Bisabolol, Alpha-Methyl-Beta-Ionone, Water, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, C13-15 Alkane, Methyl Gluceth-20, C15-19 Alkane, Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium PCA, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Isomerate, Malic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Phytic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Farnesol, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Jojoba Esters, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Isoamyl Laurate, Isohexadecane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycereth-26, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Rose Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77891, Mica
Water
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA, Benzoic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin (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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
