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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Polyimide-1
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
RefreshingMenthyl Lactate
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Buteth-3
SolventDisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citral
Perfuming
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Tributyl Citrate
SolventHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Coconut Fruit Juice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Colloidal Oatmeal
Absorbent
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPanax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Daucus Carota Sativa Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Callus Culture Extract
Perfuming
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium PCA
Humectant
Asparagine
MaskingAspartic Acid
Masking
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Chloride
AstringentLeucine
Skin ConditioningGlucosamine Hcl
Glycine
Buffering
1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Methionine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Valine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningFormic Acid
Preservative
Alanine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium Citrate
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Phosphate
BufferingTyrosine
MaskingTryptophan
MaskingSucrose
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientCitrulline
Skin ConditioningTaurine
BufferingCysteine
Antioxidant
Histidine
Humectant
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Glutamine
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAstaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Mica, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methylpropanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pvp, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Polyimide-1, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Menthyl Lactate, CI 77891, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Myristic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Buteth-3, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, CI 15985, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tin Oxide, Tributyl Citrate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lactobacillus/Coconut Fruit Juice Ferment Filtrate, Ceramide NP, Copper Tripeptide-1, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Colloidal Oatmeal, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Rosa Damascena Callus Culture Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Callus Culture Extract, Camellia Sinensis Callus Culture Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Magnesium PCA, Asparagine, Aspartic Acid, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Calcium Chloride, Leucine, Glucosamine Hcl, Glycine, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Threonine, Methionine, Arginine, Valine, Serine, Maris Sal, Lysine, Isoleucine, Proline, Formic Acid, Alanine, Phenylalanine, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Citrate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Tyrosine, Tryptophan, Sucrose, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Citrulline, Taurine, Cysteine, Histidine, Glutamic Acid, Glutamine, Usnea Barbata Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Astaxanthin, Lecithin
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Sinensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Lactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningTuna Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
Astringent
Squalane
Emollient
Algae Extract
Emollient
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Silybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSodium Lactate
BufferingTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientSucrose
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventPolyethylene
Abrasive
Polysilicone-11
PEG-32
HumectantPEG-6
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Isoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Isododecane
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Hibiscus Sinensis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Lactis Proteinum, Tuna Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Squalane, Algae Extract, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Silybum Marianum Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Caffeine, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Sodium Lactate, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Sucrose, Sodium PCA, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Polyethylene, Polysilicone-11, PEG-32, PEG-6, Disodium EDTA, Isoceteth-20, Isododecane, Citric Acid, Parfum, BHT, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491
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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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinLaminaria Digitata Extract comes from the dark brown seaweed, Laminaria Digitata. It is a potent antioxidant, which also provides soothing and hydrating benefits.
Many studies show the antioxidant components of Laminaria Digitata to help with anti-inflammation.
This ingredient is rich in amino acids, proteins, sugars, and vitamins. Small amounts of minerals such as phosphorous, iron, potassium, and copper are also found the seaweed.
These components help hydrate and nourish your skin's natural barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier leads to more youthful looking skin and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Laminaria Digitata is found in the northern Atlantic Ocean.
What's the difference between algae and seaweed?
Algae is a broad term that includes seaweed. Not all algae is seaweed.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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 HyaluronateSucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about SucroseTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
