What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPCA
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Arginine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Artemisinin
AntimicrobialSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ribes Nigrum Bud Oil
Perfuming
Rapeseed Sophorolipids
AntimicrobialSqualane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Tetraacetylphytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, PCA, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Artemisinin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ribes Nigrum Bud Oil, Rapeseed Sophorolipids, Squalane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide EOP, Glycosphingolipids
Water
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventStreptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingHonokiol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
C12-13 Alketh-9
EmulsifyingWater, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Betaine, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Honokiol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Citrate, Polyquaternium-51, Pyrus Malus Juice, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Tocopherol, Ethoxydiglycol, Octyldodecanol, Asiaticoside, Glycolipids, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, C12-13 Alketh-9
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.
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 preservatives
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
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 Water
