What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-6
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate-13
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLavandula Oil/Extract
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAstaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentCholesterol
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Methyl Trimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Bakuchiol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Soluble Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Oligopeptide-6, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyacrylate-13, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Octyldodecanol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, 2,3-Butanediol, Methylpropanediol, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Carbomer, Arginine, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Astaxanthin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Cholesterol, Maltodextrin, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glutathione
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Nicotinoyl Dipeptide-23
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glutathione, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Resveratrol, Caprylyl Glycol, Nicotinoyl Dipeptide-23, Sh-Polypeptide-9
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is a polymer and used to help stabilize other ingredients.
Emulsion stabilizers hold ingredients together, helping to create an even texture throughout the product.
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate can also be used to thicken the texture.
Learn more about Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateWater. 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
