What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Methylpropanediol
SolventBetaine
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlgin
Masking
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Chloride
AstringentCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Niacinamide, Alpha-Arbutin, Tranexamic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Betaine, Diglycerin, Nicotinamide Mononucleotide, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglycerin-3, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Algin, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Chloride, CI 19140, Caramel
Water
Skin ConditioningDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
C12-13 Alketh-9
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingMusa Sapientum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Domestica Fruit Extract
MoisturisingEthoxydiglycol
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Collagen
Moisturising
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Avena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-2
Bleaching
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicNonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Water, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Panthenol, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, C12-13 Alketh-9, Cellulose Gum, Musa Sapientum Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Ethoxydiglycol, Beta-Glucan, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Octyldodecanol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Glycolipids, Madecassic Acid, Tocopherol, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Arginine, Phytosphingosine, Ectoin, Gluconolactone, Madecassoside, Squalane, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Sorbitan Laurate, Ceramide NP, Collagen, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Avena Sativa Peptide, Collagen Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Hexapeptide-2, Biotin, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideWater. 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
