What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingWater, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium PCA, Pentylene Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Caprylyl Glycol, Oleanolic Acid, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenethyl Alcohol
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Polybutene
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Bisabolol
Masking
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Multiflora Extract
Antioxidant
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingGlucose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polybutene, Synthetic Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Microcrystalline Wax, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Water, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Parfum, Bisabolol, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract, Rosa Multiflora Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Collagen Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolSodium 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 HyaluronateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
