What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Salmon Egg Extract
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAzadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCoral Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Triethylhexanoin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Madecassoside, Sodium Dna, Salmon Egg Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Gluconolactone, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Coral Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Water
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentWater
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Salmon Egg Extract
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Decyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Dna, Salmon Egg Extract, Madecassoside, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Benzoate, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Decyl Glucoside is a plant-derived surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Like all surfactants, it works by lowering the surface tension between water and oil. This makes it so that dirt, sebum, and makeup can be lifted off your skin and rinsed away. It also produces a dense and creamy foam.
Because it has a neutral charge, it is compatible with a wide range of ingredients and stays stable across a broad pH range/water hardiness conditions.
Patch testing has shown it to have the lowest irritation potential among common cleansing surfactants (like SLS).
Typical use levels range from 5-20% in rinse-off cleansers.
One thing worth knowing: The American Contact Dermatitis Society named the parent family, alkyl glucosides, "Allergen of the Year" in 2017. The prevalence of allergy is pretty low but be sure to patch test if you've reacted to "gentle" or sulfate-free cleansers before.
This ingredient is fungal acne safe because the fatty alcohol portion of this ingredient is below the C11-24 chain length that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinMadecassoside is one of four active compounds found in Centella asiatica and is one of the main reasons Centella is so effective at calming irritated skin and supporting the moisture barrier.
There's a solid body of peer-reviewed research backing Madecassoside for several skin benefits. Studies have found:
Madecassoside pairs well with other hydrating or antioxidant ingredients like Ascorbic Acid or Hyaluronic Acid.
Learn more about MadecassosideSalmon egg extract is a marine-derived ingredient that comes from, well, salmon eggs.
At this time, the official CosIng database has not reported any functions or properties for this ingredient.
We do know that this ingredient is packed with proteins, unsaturated fatty acids, phospholipids, vitamins, minerals, and the powerful antioxidant, Astaxanthin.
In vitro studies show that this ingredient boosts collagen type I production and activates several important antioxidant genes. And the more extract used, the stronger the effect too.
A randomized clinical trial with 66 volunteers tested it at 1% and 5% concentrations for almost two months and found significant improvements in skin aging and overall skin health.
This ingredient is sometimes listed as Salmo Ovum Extract.
Learn more about Salmon Egg ExtractSodium DNA is an emerging anti-aging ingredient.
It is created by taking deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and purifying it with sodium hydroxide.
The DNA is extracted from several different animal sources, including: calf thymus, the gonadic tissue of a male sturgeon, or herring / salmon sperm.
You have probably seen this ingredient in anti-aging skincare. But what is it?
DNA is composed of nucleotides, or chemical building blocks. Nucleotides include adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G), and cytosine (C). Talk about a flashback to biology! Nucleosides are formed from these nucleotides.
The science behind Sodium DNA is based on an ingredient called Polydeoxyribonucleotide or PDRN.
PDRN are DNA fragments mainly extracted from the sperm cells of trout or salmon. Meaning, PDRN can be derived from Sodium DNA.
PDRN consists of chains of nucleotides and nucleosides mentioned above. They can range anywhere from 80 - 2000 pairs.
Studies show PDRN has the following properties:
Most of the research on PDRN has been done using injectable forms. That’s important, because PDRN is a large molecule and doesn’t absorb well through the skin. So if you’re applying it topically, the effects are likely to be much milder.
Still, topical Sodium DNA is emerging as a trendy anti-aging ingredient. It’s generally well-tolerated and offers good biocompatibility with human skin, making it a low-risk addition to most routines.
Further studies are needed to truly confirm this ingredients anti-aging ability (Remember, retinol has decades of research!).
Sodium DNA may be sourced from fish, animal tissue, or plants. Since this isn’t always disclosed, we recommend asking the brand directly if the ingredient’s origin is important to you.
Learn more about Sodium DnaWater. 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
