What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Collagen Extract 53.9%
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventPolyglycerin-3
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantEthylhexyl Stearate
EmollientTrilaureth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingTremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantLupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingCollagen
MoisturisingButylene Glycol
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantLecithin
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCollagen Extract 53.9%, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Collagen, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caramel, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Adenosine, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDiglycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactococcus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract
PerfumingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine
BufferingSerine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantAspartic Acid
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingThreonine
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantMethionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
AntioxidantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantWater, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isopropyl Palmitate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Lactobacillus Ferment, Polyquaternium-51, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Lactococcus Ferment, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Adenosine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Alanine, Lysine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Valine, Proline, Isoleucine, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Disodium 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 GlycerinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideRosa Damascena Flower Water comes from the Damask rose. It is a dilluted version of the Rose Essential oil.
The Damask Roses' petals have antioxidant, antimicrobial, and fragrance compounds. Though antioxidants are great for soothing skin, the fragrance compounds can irritate it.
Water. 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