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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. Itās known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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.Ā
Itās 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
