What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Trehalose
Humectant
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Zea Mays Kernel Extract
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Fructan
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Dna
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentTripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingGallic Acid
Antioxidant
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Xylose
HumectantWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trehalose, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Sodium Dna, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hyaluronic Acid, Fructan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucose, Ascorbic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Dna, Saccharide Isomerate, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Tripeptide-1, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Alcohol Denat., Caffeine, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pantothenic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Gallic Acid, Phosphatidylcholine, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Polyglutamic Acid, Xylose
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientPinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract
TonicPropanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientSucrose
Humectant
Potassium Chloride
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCalcium Chloride
AstringentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tripropylene Glycol
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Lactate
AstringentAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Disodium EDTA
Ethyl Hexanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Arginine
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Chondrus Crispus, Butylene Glycol, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Sucrose, Potassium Chloride, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Calcium Chloride, Allantoin, Tripropylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, CI 75470, Calcium Lactate, Adenosine, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide, Disodium EDTA, Ethyl Hexanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chlorphenesin, Arginine, Parfum
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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 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 GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 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
