What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Xylitol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Spirulina Ferment Filtrate
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Mannitol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Benzyl Alcohol, Xylitol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus/Spirulina Ferment Filtrate, Salicylic Acid, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Sorbic Acid, Mannitol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantC12-15 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingAstaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Commiphora Abyssinica Gum Oil
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Pearl
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Glycol
SolventSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBiota Orientalis Leaf Extract
HumectantZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingBacillus/Folic Acid/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Glutathione
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningXanthophylls
Skin ConditioningFullerenes
AntimicrobialFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Agar
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipropylene Glycol, C12-15 Pareth-9, Astaxanthin, Commiphora Abyssinica Gum Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Benzyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pvp, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Carbomer, Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Sclerotium Gum, Bacillus/Folic Acid/Soybean Ferment Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Beta-Glucan, Arginine, Adenosine, Tranexamic Acid, Glutathione, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Ceramide NP, Beta-Carotene, Xanthophylls, Fullerenes, Ferulic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Agar, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 GlycolCarbomer 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 CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (formerly Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3) is a lab-made peptide with anti-inflammatory and skin-repairing benefits. It's made up of four amino acids (glycine, glutamine, proline, and arginine) and palmitic acid (which helps it penetrate skin more effectively).
This ingredient helps reduce inflammation by limiting the production of interleukin-6 (IL-6), a chemical that triggers inflammatory responses, particularly after UV exposure.
Less inflammation = slower collagen breakdown and a longer-lasting, youthful appearance.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 also stimulates collagen production and supports a healthier skin barrier.
Over time, this can improve skin firmness, hydration, and reduce the appearance of fine lines. It’s commonly paired with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex for enhanced anti-aging effects.
This ingredient has been shown to be effective and safe in cosmetic use and you'll typically find it in small amounts (less than 0.01%).
Due to its palmitic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Propanediol 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
