What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Heptapeptide-6
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Lactate
BufferingHydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ectoin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Heptapeptide-6, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Resveratrol, Linolenic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Phospholipids, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Squalane, Saccharide Isomerate, Adenosine, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Lactate, Hydroxyapatite, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientOctyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-28
Glycerin
Humectant
Acrylic Acid/Vp Crosspolymer
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Biphenyl Azepanyl Methanone
Skin ConditioningN-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningNicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Fructan
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantXanthine
Skin ConditioningChrysin
Skin ConditioningPantolactone
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Steareth-20
CleansingPolyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water, Diheptyl Succinate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polyquaternium-28, Glycerin, Acrylic Acid/Vp Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Biphenyl Azepanyl Methanone, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Nicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Panthenol, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Fructan, Caffeine, Glucose, Tocopherol, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Xanthine, Chrysin, Pantolactone, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Steareth-20, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Decyl Glucoside, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Propanediol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Hyaluronic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene 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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (formerly Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3) is a lab-made peptide with anti-inflammatory and skin-repairing benefits. It's made up of four amino acids (glycine, glutamine, proline, and arginine) and palmitic acid (which helps it penetrate skin more effectively).
This ingredient helps reduce inflammation by limiting the production of interleukin-6 (IL-6), a chemical that triggers inflammatory responses, particularly after UV exposure.
Less inflammation = slower collagen breakdown and a longer-lasting, youthful appearance.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 also stimulates collagen production and supports a healthier skin barrier.
Over time, this can improve skin firmness, hydration, and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Itβs commonly paired with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex for enhanced anti-aging effects.
This ingredient has been shown to be effective and safe in cosmetic use and you'll typically find it in small amounts (less than 0.01%).
Due to its palmitic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is also known as pal-GHK. It is made up of 3 amino acids and palmitic acid, a fatty acid that helps it absorb into skin more easily.
This peptide is as a signal peptide, meaning it tells the skin to produce more collagen. Collagen is the key protein that helps form the skin's structure and keep it plump, firm, and hydrated.
By boosting collagen production, this ingredient supports a stronger skin barrier and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
You'll most likely see this ingredient paired with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex. While results from in-house testing should be viewed cautiously, this peptide duo is among the most studied and widely used in modern skincare.
Due to its palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Phenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Β
Itβs often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
