What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Tapioca Starch
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Bakuchiol, Tapioca Starch, Benzyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Disodium EDTA, Dehydroacetic Acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Artemisia Princeps Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Decapeptide-6
Antioxidant
Octapeptide-7
Skin Protecting
Oligopeptide-28
Antioxidant
Oligopeptide-29
Antioxidant
Oligopeptide-30
Antioxidant
Oligopeptide-31
Antioxidant
Sh-Decapeptide-7
Antioxidant
Sh-Octapeptide-4
Antioxidant
Sh-Oligopeptide-9
Humectant
Sh-Pentapeptide-19
Skin Conditioning
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
Benzyl Glycol
SolventCeteth-3
EmulsifyingCeteth-5
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantCetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Mannitol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Sucrose
Humectant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Niacinamide, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Butylene Glycol, Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Tranexamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactic Acid, Artemisia Princeps Extract, Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin, Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Decapeptide-6, Octapeptide-7, Oligopeptide-28, Oligopeptide-29, Oligopeptide-30, Oligopeptide-31, Sh-Decapeptide-7, Sh-Octapeptide-4, Sh-Oligopeptide-9, Sh-Pentapeptide-19, Diamond Powder, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol, Benzyl Glycol, Ceteth-3, Ceteth-5, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Cetyl Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Mannitol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Silica, Zea Mays Starch, Sucrose, Acacia Senegal Gum, Octyldodeceth-16, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Cetearyl Glucoside
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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 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 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 EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
