What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlycereth-26
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Methylpropanediol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Betaine, Polysorbate 60, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 14700, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Malt Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Mentha Viridis Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Stellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Arginine, Carbomer, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Mentha Viridis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Ferulic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment, Stellaria Media Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Glycine Soja Sterols, Hexyl Laurate, Sodium Phytate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Gluconolactone, Sodium Dna, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glutathione, Hydrogenated Lecithin
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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.
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
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 AdenosineCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
