What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Vinyldimethicone
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Propanediol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Betaine, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Glucoside, Saccharide Isomerate, Vinyldimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Beta-Glucan, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Sodium Citrate
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 a purine nucleoside that your body already makes in every cell. In skincare, it acts mainly as a skin conditioning and anti-aging agent.
The way it works is fairly well mapped out:
Your skin has cells called fibroblasts that build collagen (the stuff that keeps skin firm and smooth). Adenosine basically flips a switch on these cells that tells them to get to work making more collagen and other proteins. These cells slow down on their own as skin ages, so Adenosine helps give them a little nudge to keep going.
The clinical backing is pretty solid too.
A blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 126 women aged 45-65 tested a 0.1% cream twice daily and found real improvements in crow's feet and frown lines using a precise 3D skin-mapping technique; these changes showed up by week 3 and held at 2 months.
A later study using Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches reported gains in wrinkle depth, dermal density, elasticity, and hydration.
On concentrations, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has set 0.04% as the approved functional anti-wrinkle level. You'll typically see this ingredient used somewhere in the 0.04-0.1% range since it works at low doses.
This ingredient has been found safe for cosmetics with the data showing no irritation or sensitization.
Overall, this is a great ingredient for any anti-aging routine and has no photosensitizing effect, so it suits both AM and PM use.
Learn more about AdenosineBetaine 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 BetaineEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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