What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentGlyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sophora Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ProtectingGlucose
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Chloride
Calcium Chloride
AstringentMagnesium Sulfate
Glutamine
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Histidine Hcl
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningTryptophan
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Serine
Masking
Cystine
MaskingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Asparagine
MaskingAspartic Acid
Masking
Ornithine Hcl
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Methionine
Skin ConditioningTaurine
BufferingHydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningGlucosamine Hcl
Coenzyme A
Skin ConditioningSodium Glucuronate
HumectantThiamine Diphosphate
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Inositol
Humectant
Niacin
SmoothingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCalcium Pantothenate
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Tocopheryl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sucrose Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Parfum, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Glyceryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Benzyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Sorbate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Chloride, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sophora Japonica Flower Extract, Glucose, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Glutamine, Sodium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Acetate, Tocopherol, Lysine Hcl, Arginine Hcl, Alanine, Histidine Hcl, Valine, Leucine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Tryptophan, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Glycine, Polysorbate 80, Serine, Cystine, Cyanocobalamin, Glutathione, Asparagine, Aspartic Acid, Ornithine Hcl, Glutamic Acid, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Proline, Methionine, Taurine, Hydroxyproline, Glucosamine Hcl, Coenzyme A, Sodium Glucuronate, Thiamine Diphosphate, Retinyl Acetate, Inositol, Niacin, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hcl, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate, Thiamine Hcl, Folic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPolyester-8
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Carnitine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCreatine
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAlbizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningSea Whip Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Rna
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Algae Extract
EmollientHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Lecithin
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Micrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningArabidopsis Thaliana Extract
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Isohexadecane
EmollientPEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
Emollient7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-100 Stearate
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol Caprylate
Skin ConditioningPolyethylene
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Polyester-8, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polysorbate 60, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Carnitine Hcl, Creatine, Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Plankton Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Caffeine, Adenosine Phosphate, Sea Whip Extract, Yeast Extract, Sodium Rna, Phytic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment, Algae Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Silica, Resveratrol, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Trehalose, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Micrococcus Lysate, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Ergothioneine, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Capryloyl Glycine, Salicylic Acid, Isohexadecane, PEG-8 Laurate, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, PEG-100 Stearate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Propylene Glycol Caprylate, Polyethylene, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Mica, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTANiacinamide 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 NiacinamidePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.
Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80Sodium 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 HyaluronateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
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