What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Betaine
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Orchid Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Squalane, Niacinamide, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Hyaluronic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Betaine, Linalool, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Glucose, Orchid Extract, CI 77491, Tocopherol, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventBetaine
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Orchid Extract
Skin ConditioningCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
C13-15 Alkane
SolventChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgin
Masking
Malva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyvinyl Alcohol
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate
Emollient
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Methylpropanediol, Betaine, Diglycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Orchid Extract, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Parfum, Triheptanoin, Carbomer, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, C13-15 Alkane, Chlorphenesin, Sorbitol, Sodium Hydroxide, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Algin, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Adenosine, Sodium Benzoate, Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, CI 77891, Tocopherol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Propyl Gallate
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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.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineBetaine 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 BetaineGlycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Orchid Extract yet.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
