What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingIsohexadecane
EmollientPolysilicone-3
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Oats
Skin ConditioningFructose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
CI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Alpha-Arbutin, Betaine, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acetyl Glucosamine, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Isohexadecane, Polysilicone-3, Bisabolol, Polysorbate 80, Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Beta-Glucan, Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Sorbitan Oleate, Hydrolyzed Oats, Fructose, Glycerin, Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, CI 16255, Ceramide NP, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract 77%
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethyl Niacinamide Chloride 2%
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventBetaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Yogurt Filtrate
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract 77%, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Methyl Niacinamide Chloride 2%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Carbomer, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Water, Arginine, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Methylpropanediol, Betaine Salicylate, Panthenol, Cyanocobalamin, Ceramide NP, Yogurt Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
Ceramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenonePanthenol 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 PanthenolSodium 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 HyaluronateSodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an amino-acid based emulsifier. It is made by combining stearic acid with L-glutamic acid and neutralizing it to a sodium salt.
As an emulsifier, it works mainly as an oil-in-water one and helps keep the oil and water in your formulas blended. It also contributes to a smooth, non-greasy skin feel.
This ingredient is biodegradable and commonly available in natural/COSMOS-certified grades.
Learn more about Sodium Stearoyl GlutamateWater. 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
