What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingSodium Chloride
MaskingUrea
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPolyepsilon-Lysine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientCollagen Water
HumectantBacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientPropanediol
SolventHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Urea, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Polyepsilon-Lysine, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Collagen Water, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Octyldodecanol, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Folic Acid, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Thiamine Hcl, Cyanocobalamin, Riboflavin
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol Oleate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientBetaine
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingArginine
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningVegetable Oil
Skin ConditioningBakuchiol
AntimicrobialRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin ConditioningArachis Hypogaea Oil
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
PerfumingZinc PCA
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Polysorbate 20
EmulsifyingBHT
AntioxidantBHA
AntioxidantWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol Oleate, Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Arginine, Carbomer, Allantoin, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Vegetable Oil, Bakuchiol, Retinyl Palmitate, Retinol, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Zinc PCA, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, BHT, BHA
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCaprylyl 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 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropanediol 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 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