What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Olivate
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate-13
Tromethamine
BufferingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingZea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyisobutene
Mannitol
Humectant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingBetula Alba Juice
AstringentHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Styrax Benzoin Gum
Masking
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingMyrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRumex Crispus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Serpyllum Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Atelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Trehalose, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyacrylate-13, Tromethamine, Sorbitan Olivate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Zea Mays Starch, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyisobutene, Mannitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Tocopherol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Methicone, Adenosine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polysorbate 20, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Soluble Collagen, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Acacia Senegal Gum, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Betula Alba Juice, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Santalum Album Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Styrax Benzoin Gum, Rose Flower Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Rumex Crispus Root Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Atelocollagen, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Limonene, Linalool
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid 15%
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningHexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantShorea Robusta Seed Butter
Emollient
Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen 0%
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vegetable Oil, Ascorbic Acid 15%, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ceresin, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate, Beeswax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Dipropylene Glycol, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Adenosine, Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen 0%, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2
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.
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 preservatives
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene 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 GlycolCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilHydrolyzed collagen has a misleading name because it is actually a mixture of various proteins/peptides. This ingredient has skin hydrating properties.
Collagen is the most abundant type of structural protein found in your body. In your skin, it is responsible for keeping it firm and youthful.
Hydrolyzed Collagen is created by breaking up proteins into smaller peptide bonds. These peptides act as humectants and emollients.
Humectants are great at holding onto water, keeping skin hydrated. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
There is ongoing debate about whether hydrolyzed collagen works because it increases skin hydration. Skin hydration is also linked to elasticity and the appearance of wrinkles.
Collagen or peptide ingredients can be used in the morning or night. They will not increase sun sensitivity, but you should always wear sunscreen during the day.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is a great hair conditioner as well.
This ingredient can be extracted from different sources, including:
Vegan collagen is derived from yeast, bacteria, or plant sources. Vegan collagen would go by a different INCI name, such as hydrolyzed soy protein.
The results are varied.
A study from 2021 found hydrolyzed collagen increased elasticity and improved wrinkles in 1,125 participants between age 20 and 70. Another study found increased skin thickness in participants between the ages of 45 to 59.
However, It is difficult to prove that oral collagen will end up working on your skin. Many of the studies using hydrolyzed collagen also add several vitamins and nutrients into the test mixture as well.
Further studies are needed at this time.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed CollagenPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolTocopheryl 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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