What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Nymphaea Alba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Alanine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Histidine
Humectant
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Threonine
Valine
MaskingAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
PCA
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingIsomalt
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSymphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Nymphaea Alba Root Extract, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Alanine, Arginine, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Valine, Acetyl Glutamine, Coconut Alkanes, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aspartic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, PCA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Isomalt, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Phenylpropanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Symphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
Surfactant
Trehalose
Humectant
Potassium Methoxysalicylate
BleachingPEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Petrolatum
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTheanine
EmollientPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingBatyl Alcohol
EmollientPEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOnonis Spinosa Root Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningFagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
TonicSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicBenzoic Acid
Masking
Uncaria Gambir Extract
AstringentRosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract
TonicHydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
Skin ConditioningBupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, Trehalose, Potassium Methoxysalicylate, PEG-5 Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Petrolatum, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Isostearic Acid, Behenic Acid, Carbomer, Theanine, Potassium Hydroxide, Batyl Alcohol, PEG/PPG-17/4 Dimethyl Ether, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Parfum, Alcohol, Ectoin, Sodium Metaphosphate, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Linalool, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Geraniol, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Silk, Serine, Glycine, Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract, Ononis Spinosa Root Extract, CI 77491, CI 77492, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Tocopherol, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Benzoic Acid, Uncaria Gambir Extract, Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
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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.
Butylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerGlycerin (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 GlycerinGlycine is the smallest amino acid and a key building block of collagen. It's part if your skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
A study from 2022 found that an amino acid complex featuring taurine, arginine, and glycine significantly reduced skin irritation, improved redness, and accelerated the skin repair process.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid (your body makes it on its own!). It is a major player in your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
Serine is one of your NMF's most abundant components that works as a skin-identical humectant. Its hydroxyl group grabs onto water molecules to boost hydration without any heaviness or occlusion.
Research on a hydrogel with serine confirmed this serine got delivered to your stratum corneum and demonstrated enhanced skin moisturization.
Interestingly serine also helps your skin produce filaggrin, a protein that keeps your skin barrier strong and used to create collagen.
Learn more about SerineTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
