What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientSucrose
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantSqualane
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantSuperoxide Dismutase
AntioxidantUbiquinone
AntioxidantUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningCollagen Amino Acids
MoisturisingHydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialGlycolic Acid
BufferingCarnitine
CleansingGlycine
BufferingCarnitine Hcl
HumectantLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientMaltodextrin
AbsorbentHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Phytate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientTriethyl Citrate
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingElettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
PerfumingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentCananga Odorata Flower Extract
PerfumingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningFucus Vesiculosus Extract
EmollientJasminum Officinale Flower Extract
MaskingRose Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingSantalum Album Wood Extract
PerfumingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
Preservative3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Dimethicone, Sucrose, Pentylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Lactic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Squalane, Ceramide NP, Saccharide Isomerate, Superoxide Dismutase, Ubiquinone, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Adenosine, Collagen Amino Acids, Hydroxyproline, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Glycolic Acid, Carnitine, Glycine, Carnitine Hcl, Lactobacillus Ferment, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polysorbate 60, Carbomer, Ammonium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Rose Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientJojoba Esters
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides
EmollientZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantUrea
BufferingYeast Amino Acids
HumectantCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
MaskingHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientBrassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientMarrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantInositol
HumectantEctoin
Skin ConditioningTaurine
Buffering4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
MaskingCetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHexyldecanol
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantHydrogenated Palm Glycerides
EmollientHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingParfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Jojoba Esters, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Dimethicone, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Tocopherol, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Aminomethyl Propanol, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Betaine, Inositol, Ectoin, Taurine, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Stearic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Hexyldecanol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Trehalose, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This extract comes from cucumber. Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.
Cucumbers have anti-inflammatory, barrier repair, and hydrating properties.
They contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin.
The amino acids found in cucumbers help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle (it's an important part of our skin barrier). This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.
Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, this is generally a non-irritating ingredient.
Fun fact: Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.
Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 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 GlycerinLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc.
Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid.
This ingredient has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
Leuconostoc is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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