What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Olivate
Polysilicone-11
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMicrocitrus Australis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMicrocitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract
HumectantSodium Lactate
Buffering
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Thymol
AntimicrobialTerpineol
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polydextrose
HumectantDextrin
AbsorbentAmylopectin
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Coconut Alkanes, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Methicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Polysilicone-11, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Olivate, Carbomer, Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract, Sodium Lactate, Phytosphingosine, Adenosine, Decyl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium PCA, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Maltodextrin, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Polysorbate 20, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Zinc PCA, Thymol, Terpineol, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polydextrose, Dextrin, Amylopectin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cocoglycerides
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Heptanoate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Caprylate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Faex
Skin ConditioningWithania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Soy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
PEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tribehenin
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cocoglycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearyl Heptanoate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Squalane, Triheptanoin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Stearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Caprylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Adenosine, Ceramide Ng, Phytosterols, Faex, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Soy Amino Acids, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Behenyl Alcohol, Tribehenin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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
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 AdenosineDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl PhosphatePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol 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 Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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 Water
