What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Sterols
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Inulin
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Phytate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Glycerin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Sterols, Lactobacillus Ferment, Inulin, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Lecithin, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Maltodextrin, Silica, Sodium Phytate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Erythritol
Humectant
Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Isethionate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSuccinoglycan
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sparassis Crispa Extract
Emulsion StabilisingLespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientPolycaprolactone
StabilisingBromelain
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Erythritol, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Coconut Acid, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract, Sodium Isethionate, Propanediol, Potassium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Succinoglycan, Papain, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Glucose, Glyceryl Caprate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sparassis Crispa Extract, Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Polycaprolactone, Bromelain, Sea Water, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Propolis Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharide Isomerate
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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.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied.
It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin.
A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerEthylhexylglycerin 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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
