What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Squalane
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Disodium EDTA
PEG-8
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Spirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingLecithin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Sodium Isostearate
CleansingNonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
Cosmetic ColorantMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingWater, Butylene Glycol, Tranexamic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Squalane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glycol Distearate, C14-22 Alcohols, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose, Hydroxyethylcellulose, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, PEG-8, Glycerin, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Beta-Glucan, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Phosphate, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide Ng, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Sodium Isostearate, Nonapeptide-1, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Disodium Phosphate
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Acetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningSaxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingAminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentGlutathione
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingHedera Helix Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHexapeptide-2
Bleaching
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningArisaema Amurense Extract
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenylethyl Resorcinol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningFarnesol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Sodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Water, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Alpha-Arbutin, Arbutin, Citric Acid, Sodium Sulfite, Acetyl Tyrosine, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glutathione, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, PEG-8, Caprylyl Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Hedera Helix Leaf Extract, Phytic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Lactic Acid, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hexapeptide-2, Kojic Acid, Acetyl Glucosamine, Arisaema Amurense Extract, Decyl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Farnesol, Linalool, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Sodium Bisulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
PEG-8 is a synthetic polymer used as a humectant and solvent.
This ingredient is able to help dissolve active ingredients, including water. This gives it humectant properties.
It is soluble in water. The number '8' stands for the molecular weight of the ingredient.
Learn more about PEG-8Tranexamic Acid is best used for treating hyperpigmentation, discoloration, and melasma. It can also help build a stronger skin barrier.
Once applied, Tranexamic Acid starts decreasing inflammation from UV exposure. Tranexamic Acid also prevents our skin cells from meeting the pigment production cells.
Its brightening property makes it great at reducing the appearance of acne scars and marks.
Fun fact: Tranexamic Acid is also a medication used to reduce heavy bleeding.
This acid is derived from lysine, an amino acid.
Learn more about Tranexamic AcidWater. 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
