What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningForsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Glutathione
Tripeptide-29
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-10, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Adenosine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Linoleic Acid, Glutathione, Tripeptide-29, Hexapeptide-9, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 2
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 4
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 6 Ii
Skin Conditioning
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Palmitoyl Glycine
Cleansing
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Zea Mays Kernel Extract
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Sorbitan Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Adenosine, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Palmitoyl Glycine, Ectoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium PCA, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Malt Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Stearic Acid, Triethylhexanoin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Squalane, Phospholipids, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Water. 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
