What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract 90.1%
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water
Antioxidant
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Water
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Linalool
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract 90.1%, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beta-Glucan, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Allantoin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Water, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Carbomer, Water, Xylitol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Linalool
Bifida Ferment Lysate 62%
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Cutibacterium Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningAureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPanax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Algin
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Physalis Alkekengi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningFoeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract
EmollientPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantDextrin
AbsorbentRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate 62%, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Squalane, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Cutibacterium Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Betaine, Panthenol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sorbitan Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Sodium Carbomer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Hydrolyzed Algin, Stearic Acid, Physalis Alkekengi Fruit Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Caramel, Dextrin, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Caffeine, Adenosine
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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
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinStar anise extract is used to add a scent to a product. It has a similar smell to black licorice.
Panthenol 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 PanthenolRosa Damascena Flower Oil is an essential oil made from the Damask Rose. It is often used as a fragrance in cosmetics.
Rose Oil has antibacterial and antioxidant properties due to its terpene, glycoside, flavonoid, anthocyanin, and Vitamin C content.
Other major parts of Rose Oil include citronellol and geraniol. Both of these are known EU allergens and cause contact-allergies.
The downsides of this ingredient outweight the positives.
Learn more about Rosa Damascena Flower OilScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.
In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.
In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung issues and hypertension.
Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractSodium Carbomer is used to thicken products and create a gel-like consistency.
It is synthetically created from carbomer and sodium salt.
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
