What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventSqualane
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Antioxidant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Methylpropanediol, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Bisabolol, Ectoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientSucrose
Humectant
Angelica Gigas Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingWater, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ectoin, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Cellulose Gum, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Chlorphenesin, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Sucrose, Angelica Gigas Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract, Aminomethyl Propanol
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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.
Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.
Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.
Ectoin is a compound found naturally in some species of bacteria. It can be synthetically created for skincare use.
This ingredient is an osmolyte; Osmolytes help organisms survive osmotic shock (it protects them from extreme conditions). It does this by influencing the properties of biological fluids within cells.
When applied to the skin, ectoin helps bind water molecules to protect our skin. The water forms a sort of armor for the parts of our skin cells, enzymes, proteins, and more.
Besides this, ectoin has many uses in skincare:
A study from 2004 found ectoin to counteract the damage from UV-A exposure at different cell levels. It has also been shown to protect skin against both UV-A, UV-B rays, infrared light, and visible light.
Studies show ectoin to have dual-action pollution protection: first, it protects our skin from further pollution damage. Second, it helps repair damage from pollution.
In fact, ectoin has been shown to help with:
Fun fact: In the EU, ectoin is used in inhalation medication as an anti-pollution ingredient.
Ectoin is a highly stable ingredient. It has a wide pH range of 1-9. Light, oxygen, and temperature do not affect this ingredient.
The chemical name for this ingredient is Tetrahydromethylpyrimidine Carboxylic Acid.
Learn more about EctoinEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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
