What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingC13-15 Alkane
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientXylitylglucoside
HumectantHoney Extract
HumectantBetaine
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
EmollientGlucose
HumectantBisabolol
MaskingXylitol
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingTriolein
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingAroma
Hydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Dioleate
EmollientSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantSodium Phytate
Sorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C13-15 Alkane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1, Diisostearyl Malate, Xylitylglucoside, Honey Extract, Betaine, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Ceramide NP, Propolis Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Tocopherol, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Glucose, Bisabolol, Xylitol, Anhydroxylitol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Triolein, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Arginine, Aroma, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Dioleate, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Sodium Phytate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientOligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-2
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-3
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-11
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
BufferingTremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingOperculina Altissima Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientLeontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningEthyl Hexanediol
SolventAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantBacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingSalvia Officinalis Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingLecithin
EmollientPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2, Oligopeptide-3, Hexapeptide-11, Glycolic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Operculina Altissima Root Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Ceramide NP, Caprylyl Glycol, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Allantoin, Adenosine, Ethyl Hexanediol, Acetyl Glutamine, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Folic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lecithin, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
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
Arginine 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 ArginineThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCeramide NP is a type of ceramide and formally known as ceramide 3.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
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 GlycerinSodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
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