What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Psoralea Corylifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Psoralea Corylifolia Fruit Extract, Betaine, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Collagen Extract, Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Adenosine, Arginine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
C12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Isomalt
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingGlycine Soja Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Cleansing7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion StabilisingPollen Extract
EmollientLecithin
Emollient
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Calcium Chloride
AstringentPhytol
Emollient
Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Betaine, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, C12-13 Pareth-9, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Isomalt, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil Unsaponifiables, Cholesterol, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Pollen Extract, Lecithin, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Calcium Chloride, Phytol
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 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate is a skin conditioner with emollient and emulsifier properties.
It is an esther of stearic acid and Polyglycerin-10.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 StearateWater. 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
