What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingEthyl Menthane Carboxamide
TonicAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Carbomer, Arginine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Adenosine, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Dextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caramel, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Menthyl Lactate, Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Ethyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventEthyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
SolventSapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Betaine
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingDimethicone
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Laureth-7
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rhus Semialata Gall Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Lecithin
Emollient
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Viridiflora Leaf Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Iris Ensata Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asparagus Officinalis Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Calcium Carbonate
Abrasive
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Ethyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Ethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, Acrylates Copolymer, Betaine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Tromethamine, Dimethicone, Allantoin, Laureth-7, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Butylene Glycol, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rhus Semialata Gall Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caffeine, Alcohol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Propanediol, Lecithin, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Melaleuca Viridiflora Leaf Oil, Butyl Avocadate, Iris Ensata Extract, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Asparagus Officinalis Stem Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Calcium Carbonate, Gluconolactone, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Propyl Gallate
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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 AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange. It is native to Italy.
This ingredient is used to add fragrance to products. It contains limonene, linalool, and linalyl acetate.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to its furanocoumarins. Photosensitizers make the skin and eyes much more sensitive to sunlight. Photosensitizers are linked to skin cancer.
However, more cosmetics using Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil are removing the furanocoumarins.
Bergamot oil was also found to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is made up of glycerin and polyacrylic acid. It helps hydrate your skin as a humectant.
This ingredient forms a hydrogel that delivers moisturizing, water-based ingredients to the skin. It is also used to thicken a product and to give it a smooth texture.
Acrylic acid itself is toxic, but the polymer form (this ingredient) is too large to penetrate skin, making it non-toxic.
Learn more about Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
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
