What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
SolventMethyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Volcanic Ash
Abrasive
Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
AstringentAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingBentonite
Absorbent
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Disiloxane, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Volcanic Ash, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Bentonite, Acer Saccharum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Chlorphenesin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Solanum Lycopersicum Callus Culture Extract
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Callus Culture Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, commonly known as Argireline or Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, is a popular peptide in skincare. Itās often referred to as a āBotox-likeā ingredient because it helps reduce muscle movement.
By relaxing these micro-movements, Argireline may help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. That said, itās not as powerful as Botox, and research on its long-term effectiveness is still limited.
Beyond smoothing, Argireline may also support collagen production. Collagen is the protein that helps keep your skin firm, bouncy, and well-hydrated by strengthening the skin barrier.
So while Argireline isnāt a miracle fix, it can be a helpful addition to a routine focused on both prevention and skin health.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydrolyzed collagen has a misleading name because it is actually a mixture of various proteins/peptides. This ingredient has skin hydrating properties.
Collagen is the most abundant type of structural protein found in your body. In your skin, it is responsible for keeping it firm and youthful.
Hydrolyzed Collagen is created by breaking up proteins into smaller peptide bonds. These peptides act as humectants and emollients.
Humectants are great at holding onto water, keeping skin hydrated. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
There is ongoing debate about whether hydrolyzed collagen works because it increases skin hydration. Skin hydration is also linked to elasticity and the appearance of wrinkles.
Collagen or peptide ingredients can be used in the morning or night. They will not increase sun sensitivity, but you should always wear sunscreen during the day.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is a great hair conditioner as well.
This ingredient can be extracted from different sources, including:
Vegan collagen is derived from yeast, bacteria, or plant sources. Vegan collagen would go by a different INCI name, such as hydrolyzed soy protein.
The results are varied.
A study from 2021 found hydrolyzed collagen increased elasticity and improved wrinkles in 1,125 participants between age 20 and 70. Another study found increased skin thickness in participants between the ages of 45 to 59.
However, It is difficult to prove that oral collagen will end up working on your skin. Many of the studies using hydrolyzed collagen also add several vitamins and nutrients into the test mixture as well.
Further studies are needed at this time.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed CollagenLeontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract is an antioxidant.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
