What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Glycol
SolventHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningRheum Undulatum Root/Stalk/Stem Extract
AstringentUsnea Barbata Extract
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Spirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingLecithin
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Algin
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil
Masking
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Carbomer, Betaine, Tromethamine, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Gold, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Rheum Undulatum Root/Stalk/Stem Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Sea Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Sucrose, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Algin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil, Cyanocobalamin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Alteromonas Ferment Extract
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
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 BetaineCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Disodium 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 GlycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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
