What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTromethamine
BufferingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Myristyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Trimetaphosphate
BufferingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Mannitol, Polyglycerin-3, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tromethamine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Metaphosphate, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Phytosterols, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Oleate, Lecithin, Lauryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Myristyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Trimetaphosphate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate, Decyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
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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.
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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume.
Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant.
Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside.
In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin.
There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection.
Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums.
A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity.
The quality of the extract matters a lot here:
Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients.
Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water).
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinLauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
This ingredient is a surfactant, making it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other pollutants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Other names for this ingredient include "Lauryl Polyglucose", "Lauryl glycoside", and "D-Glucopyranoside".
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosidePropanediol 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 the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
