What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMilk Extract 8.1%
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitol
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlucose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Jasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingCananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Water, Milk Extract 8.1%, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glucose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sea Water
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitol
Humectant
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialNelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Folic Acid
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Decyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Lauryl Glucoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coco-Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sea Water, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitol, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Oryza Sativa Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Trehalose, Panthenol, Benzoic Acid, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Folic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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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.
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
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 GlycolGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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 PanthenolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan 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
