What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tryptophan
MaskingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
TonicSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Caffeine, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Metaphosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tryptophan, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cyanocobalamin, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningInula Helenium Extract
MaskingJasminum Sambac Flower Extract
Masking
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Methylesculetin Acetate
Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chrysin
Skin ConditioningArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Troxerutin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dextran Sulfate
Gel Forming
N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Skin ConditioningSteareth-20
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingChlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Water, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Persea Gratissima Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bacillus Ferment, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Inula Helenium Extract, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Superoxide Dismutase, Glycine Soja Protein, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Methylesculetin Acetate, Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract, Yeast Extract, Ubiquinone, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Chrysin, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Squalane, Troxerutin, Tocopherol, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Caffeine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Silica, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77491, CI 77891, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Steareth-20, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Biotin, Citric Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Carbonate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
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 GlycolCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol 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 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 HyaluronateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
