What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Xylitol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Ceramide Ag
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningWater, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Betaine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearate, Xylitylglucoside, Lecithin, Dimethicone, Squalane, Anhydroxylitol, PEG-100 Stearate, Octyldodecanol, Chlorphenesin, Xylitol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, BHT, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glucose, Sorbitol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ceramide NP, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Phospholipids, Diatomaceous Earth, Ceramide Ag, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ng, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Maltodextrin, Ceramide EOP, Lactobacillus
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingGluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientTriethanolamine
BufferingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
Skin Conditioning
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Triethanolamine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Cetyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Cetearyl Methicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
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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.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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.
Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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
