What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Panthenol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Sodium Levulinate, Lactic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Sodium Benzoate, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Propanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Ceramide NP, Phenoxyethanol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Ceramide EOP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Panthenol 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 PanthenolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s 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 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 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
