What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glycosaminoglycans
EmollientSteareth-20
CleansingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Gold
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Chrysin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Threonine
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Collagen Extract, Glycerin, Water, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butylene Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Chlorphenesin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycosaminoglycans, Steareth-20, Adenosine, Sorbitan Oleate, Allantoin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Disodium EDTA, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Dextrin, T-Butyl Alcohol, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Gold, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycine, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Beta-Glucan, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-4 Olivate
Emulsifying
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyacrylamide
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Polysilicone-11
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Malt Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Saussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventGeraniol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dimethicone, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycereth-26, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-4 Olivate, Paraffin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyacrylamide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Parfum, Polysilicone-11, PEG-100 Stearate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Laureth-7, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Benzyl Salicylate, BHT, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Disodium EDTA, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Ethyl Hexanediol, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol
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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium 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 EDTAHydrogenated Lecithin is a more stable version of lecithin.
It's made by taking lecithin (a phospholipid commonly found in soybeans and egg yolks) and hydrogenating it. This just means the unsaturated fatty acids are turned into saturated ones so they don't go bad as easily.
This ingredient is an emollient, emulsifier, and penetration enhancer. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrogenated Lecithin can form tiny spherical structures made of phospholipid bilayers called liposomes. These liposomes are able to capture compounds inside their structure and deliver them through the skin barrier.
Because phospholipids are a natural component of our cell membranes, this ingredient is inherently compatible with skin.
A 2021 study found lecithin-based surfactants were less harsh and more tolerable comared to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinWater. 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
