What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHyaluronic Acid
HumectantOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantHippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin ProtectingHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientRetinol
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingBHT
AntioxidantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycine Soja Oil, Retinol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, BHT, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Blue 1 Lake
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Olivate
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantBetaine
HumectantPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium DNA
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingWater, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Dipropylene Glycol, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Arginine, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Betaine, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium DNA, Glutathione, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Sodium Gluconate, Laureth-7, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSodium 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