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Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningHizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientGlycol Palmitate
EmulsifyingGlycol Stearate Se
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
AntioxidantAgarum Cribrosum Extract
Skin ConditioningCodium Fragile Extract
Skin ConditioningCodium Tomentosum Extract
Skin ProtectingEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Cloustoni Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingPorphyra Yezoensis Extract
Skin ConditioningSolidago Virgaurea Extract
Skin ConditioningUlva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Palmitate
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantGlycol
HumectantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantPalmitic Acid
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantStearic Acid
CleansingAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCetyl Palmitate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPolyacrylate-13
PEG-100 Stearate
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
EmulsifyingButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingParfum
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycol Palmitate, Glycol Stearate Se, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Agarum Cribrosum Extract, Codium Fragile Extract, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Laminaria Cloustoni Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Porphyra Yezoensis Extract, Solidago Virgaurea Extract, Ulva Lactuca Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Adenosine, Trehalose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Dipropylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Glycol, CI 77288, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, CI 77492, CI 77499, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyacrylate-13, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Parfum, Disodium EDTA
Algae Extract
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTrisiloxane
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningHelichrysum Arenarium Extract
AntiseborrhoeicSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientMedicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
AbrasivePrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
AbrasiveEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Succinate
AntioxidantNiacin
SmoothingSesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningAsparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
CleansingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
HumectantMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningDipeptide-2
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate
EmollientPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningTetraacetylphytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningLactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingSorbitol
HumectantHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingCholesterol
EmollientHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSucrose
HumectantPolysilicone-11
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone Crosspolymer-3
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveNylon-12
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientSteareth-20
CleansingCalcium Chloride
AstringentHesperidin Methyl Chalcone
AntioxidantPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingAlumina
AbrasiveTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialPropanediol
SolventParfum
MaskingBHT
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeChlorhexidine Digluconate
AntimicrobialSodium Benzoate
MaskingMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAlgae Extract, Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Trisiloxane, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Maris Sal, Yeast Extract, Helichrysum Arenarium Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Phytosphingosine, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Dipeptide-2, Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Caffeine, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Lactis Proteinum, Acetyl Glucosamine, Triethylhexanoin, Sorbitol, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Glycine Soja Protein, Cholesterol, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Sucrose, Polysilicone-11, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Silica, Nylon-12, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Steareth-20, Calcium Chloride, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Alcohol Denat., Propanediol, Parfum, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Mica, CI 77891
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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.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, commonly known as Argireline or Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, is a popular peptide in skincare. Itās often referred to as a āBotox-likeā ingredient because it helps reduce muscle movement.
By relaxing these micro-movements, Argireline may help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. That said, itās not as powerful as Botox, and research on its long-term effectiveness is still limited.
Beyond smoothing, Argireline may also support collagen production. Collagen is the protein that helps keep your skin firm, bouncy, and well-hydrated by strengthening the skin barrier.
So while Argireline isnāt a miracle fix, it can be a helpful addition to a routine focused on both prevention and skin health.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8This 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 TriglycerideDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeWe don't have a description for Ecklonia Cava Extract yet.
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 GlycerinHydrogenated Vegetable Oil is created by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil in order to give it more stability. This process also raises the melting point of vegetable oil. In cosmetics, it is an emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
The term "Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil" is an umbrella term and can refer to a variety of vegetable oils and blends of: sunflower oil, soybean oil, olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, and more.
Due to the differences in vegetables, the benefits may vary.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Vegetable OilLaminaria Digitata Extract comes from the dark brown seaweed, Laminaria Digitata. It is a potent antioxidant, which also provides soothing and hydrating benefits.
Many studies show the antioxidant components of Laminaria Digitata to help with anti-inflammation.
This ingredient is rich in amino acids, proteins, sugars, and vitamins. Small amounts of minerals such as phosphorous, iron, potassium, and copper are also found the seaweed.
These components help hydrate and nourish your skin's natural barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier leads to more youthful looking skin and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Laminaria Digitata is found in the northern Atlantic Ocean.
What's the difference between algae and seaweed?
Algae is a broad term that includes seaweed. Not all algae is seaweed.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSodium 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 HyaluronateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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