What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract
AstringentHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ferula Assa Foetida Root Extract
Perfuming
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCalcium Pantothenate
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingLauryl Lactate
EmollientSorbitol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferula Assa Foetida Root Extract, Gluconolactone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Calcium Pantothenate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Lauryl Lactate, Sorbitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tropolone, Sodium Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Hyaluronic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingXylitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Glucose, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Sucrose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, Betaine, Squalane, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Xylitol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
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Alternatives
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
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 GlycolGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneWater. 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
