What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sh-Oligopeptide-1 13%
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1 12%
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract, Sh-Oligopeptide-1 13%, Sh-Polypeptide-1 12%, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin, Betaine, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Freesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialAbelmoschus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-10
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-22
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Triethylhexanoin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclohexasiloxane, Behenyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, C12-16 Alcohols, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Palmitic Acid, Synthetic Wax, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Abelmoschus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-10, Sh-Polypeptide-22, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sodium Phosphate, Pentylene Glycol, Lecithin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP
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 AdenosineAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanButylene 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 Glycerinsh-Oligopeptide-1 is a peptide found naturally in our bodies. Peptides are the building blocks for collagen and elastin in our skin.
In cosmetics, this ingredient is bioengineered to be identical to a human gene that codes for epidermal growth factor (EGF). EGF are signal molecules that simulate cell growth and healing.
Studies find EGF help with:
In South Korea and China, EGF is considered a controversial ingredient. The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has cracked down on companies with products including EGF due to false advertisement claims.
According to Dr. Zoe Draelos, growth factors have some drawbacks:
There is also controversy surrounding growth factors. The controversy is due to their mitogenic activity, or their ability to increase the number of cells. It is best to avoid using growth factors if you have psoriasis or are at risk of skin cancer. However, it should be noted EGF are not mutagenic - meaning they will not cause cancer.
Learn more about Sh-Oligopeptide-1Sh-Polypeptide-1 is a signal peptide that tells our cells to create more fibroblast cells. Fibroblasts maintain skin structure and plays a role in wound healing.
It is important to note this ingredient is mitogenic and not mutagenic. Meaning it will stimulate cell multiplication, and will not cause cancer.
