What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Citrus Tangerina Extract
TonicDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vinyldimethicone
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientGlucose
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Agar
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
Dextrin
AbsorbentXanthophylls
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citrus Tangerina Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vinyldimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Panthenol, Trehalose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Diisostearyl Malate, Glucose, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Agar, Silica, Dextrin, Xanthophylls, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventCeramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Squalane
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingAlgin
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Ceramide 3, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactobionic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Squalane, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Algin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Adenosine
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
