What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Juice 74%
Antioxidant
Bakuchiol 3%
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Olivate
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Glycol
SolventBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Juice 74%, Bakuchiol 3%, Panthenol, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isopentyldiol, Dipropylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Bisabolol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Cetearyl Olivate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ferulic Acid, Benzyl Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dna 1%
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Dextrin
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Wine Extract
Antioxidant
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentSchist Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Extract
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
(Licorice/Reynoutria Japonica) Root/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
3-Glyceryl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Dna 1%, Allantoin, Betaine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Adenosine, Glycereth-26, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Dextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Wine Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Schist Extract, Prunus Mume Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, (Licorice/Reynoutria Japonica) Root/Stem Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Astaxanthin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Panthenol, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP
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
Beta-Glucan is a soluble polysaccharide (a chain of glucose sugars) sourced from the cells walls of oats, baker's yeast, mushrooms, and seaweed.
It's a rare ingredient that pulls double-duty as a heavy-duty hydrator and skin-soothing repair agent.
On the surface, it acts as a humectant that holds water in place and reduces moisture loss for a plumper, smoother feel, while its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties make it a great pick for calming redness or sensitive skin
The more interesting story is underneath:
Despite its large molecular size, oat beta-glucan has been shown to penetrate the epidermis and reach the dermis by slipping between skin cells. Here, it interacts with fibroblasts and macrophages to nudge collagen synthesis and support wound repair.
A small 2005 split-face clinical study of 27 subjects found topical beta-glucan produced measurable reductions in wrinkle depth, height, and roughness after 8 weeks of use.
It is worth noting the trial was small and the penetration testing used frozen, irradiated skin so the anti-aging data is encouraging rather than definitive.
This ingredient gets along with pretty much everything and is typically used around 0.1-1%.
Fungal acne: This ingredient is not a food source for the Malassezia yeast because it is a glucose polysaccharide with no fatty acid or ester component.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropanediol 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 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 HyaluronateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
