What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingJojoba Esters
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Jojoba Esters, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Angelica Archangelica Root Water
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingSqualene
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEmblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Buddleja Davidii Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Perfluorodecalin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningSorbic Acid
Preservative
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Angelica Archangelica Root Water, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Squalene, Pentylene Glycol, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Sodium PCA, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Glycosphingolipids, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Phytosterols, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Perfluorodecalin, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Sucrose Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Ā
Itās often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCASqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but itās technically not; itās a hydrocarbon, meaning itās only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term āoil-freeā isnāt regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. Itās worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
Learn more about SqualaneTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skinās lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
