What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Olivate
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Caprylyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Trideceth-50
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Styrene
Perfuming
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Methacrylic Acid
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Alcohol Denat., Ascorbic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Caprylyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate, Ferulic Acid, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Nonapeptide-1, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glucose, Sorbitan Olivate, Propanediol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearate, Trideceth-50, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Chlorphenesin, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfite, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Parfum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Styrene, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Methacrylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cholesterol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid/Polyisopropylacrylamide Copolymer
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glutathione
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Silanediol Salicylate
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentCitric Acid
Buffering
Fullerenes
AntimicrobialPvp
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C and is the biologically active form used directly by skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, but it also has plenty of benefits for your skin. It is best supported by academic literature for:
Topical vitamin C has been shown to help neutralize oxidative stress from UV and pollution, helping to improve photoaging and hyperpigmentation when used consistently.
One clinical study found that using 5% topical vitamin C for six months improved signs of photodamaged skin, both on the surface and in the deeper structural layers of the skin.
While vitamin C doesn’t replace sunscreen, studies show it can boost photoprotection when combined with Vitamin E and ferulic acid. These two ingredients help improve stability and protective effects.
The big downside of this ingredient is formulation difficulty. Vitamin C is prone to oxidation and doesn't penetrate the skin unless formulated correctly. Research found that vitamin C absorbs into the skin best at a low pH (< 3.5) with about 20% being the upper limit for effective absorption.
Skin levels can saturate after repeated application; this means your skin won’t keep absorbing more once it’s full of vitamin C. This is why more isn’t always better with vitamin C and why very high concentrations don’t necessarily give extra benefits.
Ascorbic acid generally works well with many skincare ingredients but can be irritating when combined with other active ingredients. Strong oxidizing acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide can reduce the effectiveness of vitamin C if they are used at the same time; they are often recommended for use at different times of day.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidButylene 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 GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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
