What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Polyamino Sugar Condensate
HumectantCollagen
Moisturising
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Euglena Gracilis Polysaccharide
Gel FormingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Proline
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Opuntia Streptacantha Stem Extract
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Perilla Ocymoides Callus Extract
EmollientScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentLedebouriella Divaricata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolia Liliflora Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Arginine Ferulate
Skin Conditioning1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyamino Sugar Condensate, Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2, Oligopeptide-5, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Euglena Gracilis Polysaccharide, Glyceryl Stearate, Proline, Betaine, Cetearyl Glucoside, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Opuntia Streptacantha Stem Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Beeswax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Dimethiconol, Hydrolyzed Perilla Ocymoides Callus Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Ledebouriella Divaricata Root Extract, Magnolia Liliflora Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Arginine Ferulate, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Palmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingLavandula Stoechas Extract
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hexapeptide-9, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Lavandula Stoechas Extract, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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
Butylene 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 GlycolThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does 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.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterThis 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 TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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
