What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Bellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Octanediol
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract
AntimicrobialMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Chloride
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Tuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Oppositifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientHypochlorous Acid
Antiseborrhoeic
Water, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Adenosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Propanediol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopherol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Octanediol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Gluconate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Yeast Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Cyanocobalamin, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Oppositifolia Root Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Hypochlorous Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Pvp
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPCA
Humectant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Kernel Extract
MaskingSerine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Glycine
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Arginine
Masking
Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Proline
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Pvp, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Zinc PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Trideceth-9, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Maltodextrin, Sodium Lactate, PCA, Hippophae Rhamnoides Kernel Extract, Serine, Alanine, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Glycine, Xanthan Gum, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract, Lecithin, Proline
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 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 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.
Propanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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
