What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Calcium Pantothenate
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Trehalose
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Glutathione
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-14m
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, Sodium Hyaluronate, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Maltodextrin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica, Trehalose, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Betaine, Erythritol, Glutathione, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, PEG-14m, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinBetaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as 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 is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about Maltodextrin
