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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingGlycerin
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPPG-24-Glycereth-24
EmulsifyingPEG-6
HumectantPEG-32
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingAlpha-Arbutin
AntioxidantTriethanolamine
BufferingStyrene/Vp Copolymer
Disodium EDTA
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningFucose
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSorbic Acid
PreservativeCarnosine
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentWater, Diglycerin, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-400, Dipropylene Glycol, PPG-24-Glycereth-24, PEG-6, PEG-32, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Alpha-Arbutin, Triethanolamine, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Fucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Carnosine, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Maltodextrin
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingGlycerin
HumectantAcrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Centella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeUndecylenoyl Phenylalanine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingGluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientTriethanolamine
BufferingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethicone
EmollientChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialCetyl Palmitate
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Polysorbate 80
EmulsifyingSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingCetearyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Triethanolamine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Cetyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Cetearyl Methicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
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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.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineWater. 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