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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
CleansingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantOxygen
Skin ConditioningAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
AntioxidantAcetyl Tetrapeptide-5
HumectantAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantPentapeptide-18
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantArnica Montana Flower Extract
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTetrasodium Iminodisuccinate
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Stearic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caffeine, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Glycerin, Oxygen, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Panthenol, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantAcetic Acid
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialPhaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingAlbizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingDarutoside
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
CleansingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningTrifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
Skin ConditioningAcmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingCaprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin ProtectingLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningFragaria Ananassa Seed Oil
AntioxidantEctoin
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-50
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientDextran
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin ConditioningCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentSaccharomyces/Malus Pumila Fruit Ferment Filtrate
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Darutoside, Stearic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil, Ectoin, Caffeine, Sh-Polypeptide-50, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Dextran, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Saccharomyces/Malus Pumila Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum 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.
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-8Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil comes from a green tea plant native to China. It is closely related to Camellia sinensis. Both plants have very similar properties. This plant also has similar properties to olive oil.
This ingredient is rich in oleic acid. This makes it an effective moisturizer. By creating a thin film on the skin, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil traps moisture within. This helps keep your skin smooth and hydrated.
The antioxidant and soothing properties of this ingredient come from Vitamin E and polyphenols.
The seed oil comes from the dried kernels of the plant.
Learn more about Camellia Oleifera Seed OilThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 HyaluronateStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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