What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acetic Acid
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycereth-26, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Parfum, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Fructooligosaccharides, Disodium EDTA, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Squalane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Annua Extract
MaskingC12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMonascus Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Pantolactone
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Mentha Viridis Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Carum Petroselinum Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Squalane, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Alcohol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Artemisia Annua Extract, C12-14 Alketh-12, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Adenosine, Cellulose Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Monascus Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Maltodextrin, Pantolactone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Viridis Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Carum Petroselinum Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucose, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Linalool
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
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene 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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidWater. 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
