What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantPentapeptide-18
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid 10%
BufferingGlycereth-26
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide 2%
SmoothingButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol 1%
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCentella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingPropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Snail Secretion Filtrate 0.98%
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentCladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract
AstringentPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Azelaic Acid 10%, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide 2%, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol 1%, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Snail Secretion Filtrate 0.98%, Decyl Glucoside, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
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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.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, commonly known as Argireline or Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, is a popular peptide in skincare. Itās often referred to as a āBotox-likeā ingredient because it helps reduce muscle movement.
By relaxing these micro-movements, Argireline may help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. That said, itās not as powerful as Botox, and research on its long-term effectiveness is still limited.
Beyond smoothing, Argireline may also support collagen production. Collagen is the protein that helps keep your skin firm, bouncy, and well-hydrated by strengthening the skin barrier.
So while Argireline isnāt a miracle fix, it can be a helpful addition to a routine focused on both prevention and skin health.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Butylene 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 GlycolGlycerin (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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Ā
Itās 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 PropanediolWater. 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