What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides
Emollient
Aspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides, Aspergillus Ferment, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract, Cetyl Palmitate, Sodium Gluconate, Sorbitan Palmitate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Cyclodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate
EmollientVinyldimethicone
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientArachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Tromethamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantXylitol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Mannitol
Humectant
Cellulose
Absorbent
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantTocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Sargassum Muticum Extract
Skin ProtectingSoy Isoflavones
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Syringa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
Astringent
Durvillaea Antarctica Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Viola Odorata Flower Extract
MaskingSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Saccharomyces Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Angelica Archangelica Root Extract
Masking
Galactose
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Lysate
AntimicrobialTrifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentMorus Alba Root Extract
BleachingWithania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningNicotinoyl Sh-Pentapeptide-19
Skin Conditioning
Water, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, Vinyldimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Arachidyl Alcohol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Ozokerite, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Xylitylglucoside, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Tromethamine, Parfum, Arachidyl Glucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Xylitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Sucrose, Mannitol, Cellulose, Zea Mays Starch, Polysorbate 20, Glucose, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, CI 77491, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Tocopheryl Succinate, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Linoleic Acid, Sargassum Muticum Extract, Soy Isoflavones, Glyceryl Oleate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, CI 77492, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Durvillaea Antarctica Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Viola Odorata Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Galactose, Lactobacillus Lysate, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Biotin, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hcl, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyanocobalamin, Beta-Carotene, Nicotinoyl Sh-Pentapeptide-19
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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.
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 GlycolCetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient.
It plays several roles in a formula:
Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products.
Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people.
However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers.
Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy.
Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans.
Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients.
This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize.
A 2019 study has also observed Malassezia growth in the presence of this ingredient, confirming it to be not-fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinOryza Sativa Extract comes from the rice grain, Oryza sativa. Rice extract has wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Rice grains contain numerous antioxidants which may help with anti-aging, such as vitamin E. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. Unstable free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and accelerate signs of aging.
A study from 2002 found rice to help increase the rate of wound healing. The same study found an improvement of skin barrier function in the patients after taking rice baths.
Numerous in-vitro studies have found rice water to help decrease sun damage by increasing collagen production and inhibiting the process of tyrosinase.
Long story short- tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production. Our bodies start producing melanin (AKA tanning) when exposed to UV radiation to protect against damage. Rice water is found to partially block this process.
Though more research is needed on rice's ability to help with UV protection, recent studies seem promising.
Wondering why rice is hydrating? The protein in rice have emollient properties. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in, keeping your skin moisturized.
Some rice extract may have mildly-exfoliating properties. These are mainly limited to Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran and Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder.
This rice was first cultivated in China over 10,000 years ago. Many cultures throughout Asia have used rice water on skin and hair for centuries.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa ExtractSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
