What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCalluna Vulgaris Extract 10%
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rutin
Antioxidant
Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChlamydomonas Extract
Skin ConditioningChitosan
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Water, Calluna Vulgaris Extract 10%, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Allantoin, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rutin, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Chlamydomonas Extract, Chitosan, Lactobacillus Ferment, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Gluconolactone, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Betaine, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Cutibacterium Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Arginine
Masking
Water, Glycereth-26, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Cutibacterium Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hexylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Arginine
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 AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Sodium 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
