What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-8
HumectantPEG-6
HumectantPEG-32
HumectantPPG-24-Glycereth-24
EmulsifyingMethylparaben
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Styrene/Vp Copolymer
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientOryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningRice Ferment Lees
HumectantHydrolyzed Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientCitrus Junos Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCornus Kousa Extract
Skin ConditioningIsomerized Safflower Acid
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Pentylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Rice Ferment Lees, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycosphingolipids, Citrus Junos Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Soluble Collagen, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Cornus Kousa Extract, Isomerized Safflower Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lysolecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Butylene Glycol, Isostearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Alcohol Denat., Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Caramel, Phenoxyethanol, 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.
Butylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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 GlycerinHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSodium 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
