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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sorbitol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Xylose
HumectantGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Heparin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Sorbitol, Betaine, Panthenol, Xylitylglucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Trehalose, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Allantoin, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Glucoside, Cetyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caffeine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Adenosine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Xylose, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Beta-Glucan, Phosphatidylcholine, Caprylyl Glycol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Ceramide AP, Retinal, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Heparin, Tocopherol, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Tripeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Collagen
Moisturising
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Malt Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tripeptide-3, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2, Adenosine, Gluconolactone, Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Cellulose Gum, Tromethamine, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Disodium EDTA
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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.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
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineBetaine 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 BetaineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCarbomer 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
You might know this ingredients as Matrixyl, a famous peptide.
Peptides are building blocks for protein. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 consists of five amino acids. These amino acids include: 2 lysines, 2 threonines, and serine
This ingredients tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Thus, Matrixyl may help improve the look of wrinkles.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Propanediol 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 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 HyaluronateTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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
