What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Tapioca Starch
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Chitosan
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glucose
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDilauryl Thiodipropionate
Antioxidant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientSodium Phytate
Cholesterol
Emollient
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Squalane, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Tapioca Starch, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinal, Chitosan, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Methyl Trimethicone, Panthenol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Palmitic Acid, Adenosine, Retinol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Sodium Phytate, Cholesterol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tranexamic Acid, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Ceramide NP, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Silica, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Retinyl Palmitate, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Bakuchiol, Ubiquinone, Sorbitan Laurate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Carbomer, C12-16 Alcohols, Alcohol Denat., Disodium EDTA
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Betula Alba Juice
AstringentRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningAspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Betula Alba Juice, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Water, Aspergillus Ferment, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Gluconate, Allantoin, Lactobacillus, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Mentha Piperita Oil, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium 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.
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
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 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is hyaluronic acid (HA) that is broken down into lower molecular weight fragments.
It's a humectant that pulls and holds water in the skin to help with hydration, plumpness, and reduce transepidermal water loss.
Because hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid is smaller in size, it can slip past your outermost layer of skin more easily than full-sized HA.
Most formulations will combine all sizes to get the best of both worlds.
Typical usage levels range from 0.01-1%. Any percentage higher than 2% might become goopy and tacky.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidPanthenol 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 PanthenolSodium 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 HyaluronateTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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
