What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Apium Graveolens Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Trioleate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglucuronic Acid
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-22
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Propanediol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Sodium Hyaluronate, Apium Graveolens Seed Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Sorbitan Trioleate, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyglucuronic Acid, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-22, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Human Bone Marrow Stem Cell Conditioned Media
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Curcuma Wenyujin/Curcuma Kwangsiensis Rhizome Extract
AntiseborrhoeicAngelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Swertia Chirata Extract
HumectantPhyscomitrella Patens Protonema Extract
Skin ConditioningIsomalt
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDextran
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Isomerate, Human Bone Marrow Stem Cell Conditioned Media, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Curcuma Wenyujin/Curcuma Kwangsiensis Rhizome Extract, Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Swertia Chirata Extract, Physcomitrella Patens Protonema Extract, Isomalt, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mica, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Dextran, Phospholipids, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl 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 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 GlycerinPropanediol 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
