What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantRosa Rugosa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingLens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningArachis Hypogaea Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Vulgaris Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Propanediol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Panthenol, Allantoin, Caramel, Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Arachis Hypogaea Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Phaseolus Vulgaris Seed Extract, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
2,3-Butanediol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Dna
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, 2,3-Butanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Sodium Dna, Carbomer, Arginine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Sucrose, Lactobacillus Ferment, Pantothenic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Dna, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolGlycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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!
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