What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPvp
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingVaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Pvp, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Caffeine, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyester-5
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Gellan Gum
Calcium Lactate
AstringentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetate
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water, Glycerin, Polyester-5, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Gellan Gum, Calcium Lactate, Allantoin, Sodium Citrate, Panthenol, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Sodium Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract
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 GlycerinSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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
