What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Seed Extract
BufferingZea Mays Kernel Extract
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Rice Bran/Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Ferment
Antioxidant
Bifida/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Extract
HumectantMilk Protein Extract
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicHyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBorago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Coumarin
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Water, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Methylpropanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Polysorbate 80, Butylene Glycol, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Triticum Vulgare Seed Extract, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Sodium Citrate, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Rice Bran/Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Ferment, Bifida/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Extract, Milk Protein Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Adenosine, Parfum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide NP, Coumarin, Eugenol
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Dahlia Variabilis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dahlia Variabilis Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Phytate, Butylene Glycol, Adenosine, Cellulose Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Limonene, Linalool
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 AdenosineButylene 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 GlycolThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCeramide 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
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Hydrogenated 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.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneWater. 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
