What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Pyrus Malus Fruit Water
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Codium Tomentosum Extract
Skin ProtectingEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Pearl Extract
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Choleth-24
EmulsifyingSodium Lactate
BufferingMenthyl Lactate
MaskingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Menthyl PCA
HumectantEthyl Menthane Carboxamide
TonicPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Alcohol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Pearl Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Choleth-24, Sodium Lactate, Menthyl Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Menthyl PCA, Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide, Polyglutamic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Benzoate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pearl Extract
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, Tromethamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Octyldodeceth-16, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pearl Extract, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Plankton Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Betaine Salicylate
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
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract comes from the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae. This tea tree is native to Australia.
Tea Leaf extract contains antimicrobial and anti-acne properties.
This ingredient has perfuming properties and contains linalool and limonene. These fragrance and terpinen components can cause skin sensitivity.
Learn more about the benefits of Tea Tree Oil here.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractThis tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilPearl Extract comes from, well, pearls. Pearls are harvested from oysters.
Pearls are rich in amino-acids, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and antioxidant compounds.
Two antioxidants found in pearls include: superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione. Antioxidants aid in reducing the signs of aging.
Studies show pearls can aid in wound healing.
Pearls are harvested from oysters. To be vegan, an ingredient cannot be from an animal source.
Learn more about Pearl ExtractSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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
