What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventTrehalose
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Andrographis Paniculata Extract
AstringentAnemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arctium Lappa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Prenylflavonoids
Skin ConditioningLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Collagen
Moisturising
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Euglena Gracilis Polysaccharide
Gel FormingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Trehalose, Betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Andrographis Paniculata Extract, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Arctium Lappa Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Prenylflavonoids, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Oil, Propolis Extract, Niacinamide, Retinol, Collagen, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Euglena Gracilis Polysaccharide, Hydrolyzed Collagen
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Erythritol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Chloride
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Chondrus Crispus, Glucomannan, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Erythritol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Chloride, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, CI 77288
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
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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcellulosePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s 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 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
