What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Chitosan
Pullulan
Sorbitol
Humectant
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Catechins
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningUndecylenoyl Glycine
CleansingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingHyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phospholipids, Soluble Collagen, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Superoxide Dismutase, Beta-Glucan, Sodium PCA, Chitosan, Pullulan, Sorbitol, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Camellia Sinensis Catechins, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Capryloyl Glycine
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Dodecane
Emollient
Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Tetrapeptide-21
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Moschata Oil
Astringent
Squalane
Emollient
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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 (also known as Argireline) is a synthetic hexapeptide that is often called a "topical Botox alternative".
It works by mimicking how Botox relaxes muscles; it interferes with the signaling process that tells your facial muscles to contract. This can help soften expression lines like forehead wrinkles or crow's feet over time.
The comparison to Botox does have limits because the molecule is water-loving and relatively large.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 has a hard time absorbing deeply enough through the skin's outer barrier to actually reach the muscles.
So whether it truly works the way Botox does at a biological level is still up for debate, but early clinical outcomes are fairly encouraging.
A 12 week human study of a multi-ingredient regimen containing this ingredient saw:
While some studies have observed improvements in wrinkle appearance, it is important to note that more consistent results are seen in multi-ingredient formulations (vs just Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 alone).
Some research studies also used higher concentrations (up to 10%) while this ingredient is usually found in concentrations up to 0.005% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline isn't fungal acne safe.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin
