What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Trehalose, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Allantoin, Carbomer, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Beta-Glucan, Citronellol, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Osmanthus Fragrans Flower Extract
MaskingLactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingVanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Iminodisuccinate
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningAcanthopanax Senticosus Extract
Skin ConditioningViscum Album Extract
Skin ConditioningImperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Osmanthus Fragrans Flower Extract, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Pentylene Glycol, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Allantoin, Carbomer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Stearate, Arginine, Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Acanthopanax Senticosus Extract, Viscum Album Extract, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineCarbomer 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.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, antiâinflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LauratePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
Itâs often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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 HyaluronateWe don't have a description for Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate yet.
Water. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
