What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Trehalose, Sodium PCA, Betaine, Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Citronellol, Hyaluronic Acid, Xylitol, Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract, Propanediol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingArtemisia Princeps Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Water, Betaine, Trehalose, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Artemisia Princeps Extract, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Phosphate, Ceramide NP
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
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 BetaineEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSorbitan Sesquioleate is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It is an emulsifier and prevents ingredients from separating.
Specifically, this ingredient is a water-in-oil emulsifier, meaning it helps water dissolve into oil.
Some studies suggest this ingredient may cause irritation in some people. If you are unsure, it is best to patch test.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan SesquioleateTrehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseWater. 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
