What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantIsohexadecane
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPEG-100 Stearate
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentBenzyl Glycol
SolventLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientThermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingButylene Glycol
HumectantLimonia Acidissima Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOldenlandia Diffusa Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Caprifolium Extract
AstringentSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantSaccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
MaskingCoumarin
PerfumingParfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Benzyl Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Limonia Acidissima Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Oldenlandia Diffusa Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Benzoate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caramel, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Raspberry Ketone, Coumarin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSqualane
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningPCA Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Stearyl Behenate
EmollientMalachite Extract
AntioxidantTranexamic Acid
AstringentTryptophan
MaskingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Squalane, Phenyl Trimethicone, PCA Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Carbomer, Propylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Stearyl Behenate, Malachite Extract, Tranexamic Acid, Tryptophan, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate
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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 GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinLactobacillus Ferment Lysate is a postbiotic with skin soothing properties. Postbiotics are inactive molecules produced by probiotic bacteria that provide skin benefits.
This ingredient comes from the secretion of the bacteria, Lactobacillus.
Studies show this ingredient can help calm redness and may help treat the signs of photoaging; however, the evidence is inconclusive and further studies are needed.
Learn more about Lactobacillus Ferment LysateWater. 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