What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Extract
EmollientHoney Extract
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Coceth-7
EmulsifyingRosa Gallica Flower Powder
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
Astringent
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Escin
TonicCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Carbomer, Propanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Extract, Honey Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Triethanolamine, Chlorphenesin, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Coceth-7, Rosa Gallica Flower Powder, Parfum, Ascorbic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Escin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Pantolactone
Humectant
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Domestica Fruit Extract
MoisturisingXylitol
Humectant
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glycereth-26, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Pantolactone, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Xylitylglucoside, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Anhydroxylitol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Xylitol, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Octyldodecanol, Ectoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Sitosterol, Glucose, Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Ceramide NP, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40, Disodium EDTA
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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 CrosspolymerButylene 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 GlycolHyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan (basically a long sugar chain) that your skin already makes on its own. In your skin, HA lives in the extracellular matrix and acts as the body's moisture reservoir.
Topically, HA is a humectant that binds water and helps skin look more plump, smooth, and hydrated.
The only catch is that HA isn't a single thing; it actually comes in a wide range of molecular weights (~50 - 2,000+ kDA) and size matters.
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
This is why the best HA serums blend the two sizes together so you get the best of both worlds.
The majority of cosmetic HA is produced by bacterial fermentation, typically using Streptococcus or Bacillus strains. Typical use levels in skincare sit around 0.1-2%.
A clinical study using a 0.2% low-molecular weight HA gel showed improvement in facial seborrheic dermatitis with excellent tolerance.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about 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 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!
Learn more about Water
