What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Squalane, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cholesterol, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglutamic Acid, Ceramide NP, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Oleic Acid, Retinal, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycereth-7 Triacetate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientLecithin
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC9-12 Alkane
SolventPolyurethane-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Isohexadecane
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingBHT
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantBetula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Boswellia Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingWater, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Niacinamide, Glycereth-7 Triacetate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Saccharomyces Ferment, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triheptanoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lecithin, Tromethamine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caffeine, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, C9-12 Alkane, Polyurethane-10, Citric Acid, Isohexadecane, Panthenol, Sucrose, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Retinol, Lauroyl Lysine, Carbomer, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 80, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Decyl Glucoside, BHT, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ethoxydiglycol, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ferulic Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Centella Asiatica Extract, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14, Sodium Phosphate
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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
Sodium 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 HyaluronateSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but itās technically not; itās a hydrocarbon, meaning itās only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term āoil-freeā isnāt regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. Itās worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
Learn more about SqualaneWater. 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
