What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantBrassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
C12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingTrehalose
Humectant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cholesterol
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Polycaprolactone
StabilisingOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Magnesium Silicate
BHT
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Betaine, Panthenol, C12-14 Alketh-12, Trehalose, Retinyl Palmitate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Malt Extract, Adenosine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cholesterol, Polysorbate 20, Lecithin, Retinol, Polycaprolactone, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, BHT, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Ubiquinone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Lactobacillus Ferment is created by fermenting the Lactobacillus bacteria. It helps keep our skin's natural barrier and microbiome healthy.
Studies show lactobacillus ferment to be effective at repairing the skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier helps keep your skin healthy and hydrated. It also protects against bad bacteria.
As a probiotic/prebiotic/postbiotic, Lactobacillus ferment can help regular our natural biome. In fact, one study found a lack of diversity in our natural skin biome can trigger acne.
Learn more about Lactobacillus FermentPanthenol 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 PanthenolTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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
