What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract
Masking
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aroma
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventMethylpropanediol
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Lecithin
Emollient
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sea Water
HumectantUlmus Campestris Bark Extract
AstringentGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Aspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Methylpropanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Trehalose, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alcohol, Lecithin, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Butylene Glycol, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sea Water, Ulmus Campestris Bark Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment, Aspergillus Ferment
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholBetaine 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 BetaineCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractDisodium 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 GlycerinHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcellulosePhenoxyethanol 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 HyaluronateTriethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineWater. 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
