What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Tromethamine, Ceramide NP, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Adenosine, Fructooligosaccharides, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ectoin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Behenyl Alcohol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Maltodextrin, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningFomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlutamine
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycereth-26, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglutamic Acid, Panthenol, Trehalose, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Glutamine, Glutamic Acid, Arginine, Alanine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Beta-Glucan, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Carbomer, Allantoin, Polysorbate 80, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum
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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.
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 preservatives
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 AdenosineAllantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBeta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
