What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingPorphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentZinc PCA
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
Astringent
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Sucrose
Humectant
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Zinc PCA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sucrose, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Germ Extract
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cereus Grandiflorus Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Algae Extract
Emollient
Paeonia Lactiflora Extract
AstringentPoncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Water, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cereus Grandiflorus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Algae Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Propolis Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
