What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Oak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract
CleansingUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Magnolia Kobus Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Schisandra Chinensis Callus Extract
Skin Protecting1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tuna Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLinum Alpinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Solanum Virginianum Extract
Skin ConditioningEel Extract
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Smilax China Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Cananga Odorata Macrophylla Flower Extract
Perfuming
Wine Extract
Antioxidant
Eisenia Arborea Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Ethyl Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Oak Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Magnolia Kobus Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Callus Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tuna Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Linum Alpinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Phytosterols, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita Oil, Panthenol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Betaine, Solanum Virginianum Extract, Eel Extract, Xanthan Gum, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Gold, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Smilax China Bark Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Cananga Odorata Macrophylla Flower Extract, Wine Extract, Eisenia Arborea Extract, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCeratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Betaine
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCollagen
Moisturising
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningPotassium Chloride
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSucrose
Humectant
Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPantolactone
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Mannose
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Betaine, Trehalose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chondrus Crispus, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Collagen, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cellulose Gum, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Potassium Chloride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Sucrose, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pantolactone, Polyglycerin-3, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Soluble Collagen, Glucose, Mannose, Disodium EDTA
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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
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateGlycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
