What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Milk Protein Extract
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Polysorbate 80
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Parfum
MaskingLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
PerfumingNelumbo Nucifera Flower Water
TonicOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
PerfumingHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientHedera Helix Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract
Tonic1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningBacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
PerfumingRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialOriganum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTocopherol
AntioxidantHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingGlutathione
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingMilk Protein Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Water, Niacinamide, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Polysorbate 80, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Adenosine, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ceramide NP, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Panthenol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Biotin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Propylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Glutathione, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hydroxycitronellal
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingCanola Oil
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Distearate
EmulsifyingPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingPalmitic Acid
EmollientArginine
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
CleansingXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantJojoba Esters
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantParfum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientXylitol
HumectantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
EmulsifyingLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlucose
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentArachidic Acid
CleansingPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantMyristic Acid
CleansingOleic Acid
EmollientLauric Acid
CleansingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Water, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Canola Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Beeswax, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Palmitic Acid, Arginine, Carbomer, Stearic Acid, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Jojoba Esters, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Xylitol, Adenosine, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Malt Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucose, Disodium EDTA, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Punica Granatum Extract, Arachidic Acid, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Lauric Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
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
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, commonly known as Argireline or Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, is a popular peptide in skincare. Itās often referred to as a āBotox-likeā ingredient because it helps reduce muscle movement.
By relaxing these micro-movements, Argireline may help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. That said, itās not as powerful as Botox, and research on its long-term effectiveness is still limited.
Beyond smoothing, Argireline may also support collagen production. Collagen is the protein that helps keep your skin firm, bouncy, and well-hydrated by strengthening the skin barrier.
So while Argireline isnāt a miracle fix, it can be a helpful addition to a routine focused on both prevention and skin health.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Adenosine 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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from Macadamia nut.
Macadamia seed oil is rich in fatty acids, including oleic acid (45-75%), palmitoleic acid (7-33%), and palmitic acid (6-12%). They also contain various B vitamins, iron, and magnesium.
Palmitoleic acid has been shown to help soothe inflammation and promote wound healing. It is also naturally found in the fat of our skin.
Macadamia seed oil may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Learn more about Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water