What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract 81%
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCitrus Paradisi Seed Oil
Perfuming
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract 81%, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Water, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Carbomer, Betaine, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodeceth-16, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Polyquaternium-51, Disodium EDTA, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, CI 15985, CI 19140, CI 42090, Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Resveratrol 3.56%
Antioxidant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract 38.05%
Skin Protecting
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citrus Tangerina Extract
TonicGlyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysilicone-11
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract 37.18%
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Water, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Glyceryl Linoleate, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Panthenol, Resveratrol 3.56%, Cyclopentasiloxane, Citric Acid, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract 38.05%, Glyceryl Linolenate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja Oil, Biotin, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-14 Pareth-12, Ascorbic Acid, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Tangerina Extract, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Phenoxyethanol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract 37.18%, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Adenosine, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Lactic Acid, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Retinol, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Oleanolic Acid, Tromethamine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
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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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin (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 PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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
