What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Seed Water
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitol
Humectant
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Oryza Sativa Seed Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sorbitol, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Serine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Trideceth-6, Glycine, Alanine, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientZea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEDTA
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantMicrocitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Erythritol
Humectant
C11-13 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Carrageenan
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Tranexamic Acid, Oryza Sativa Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Zea Mays Starch, Xanthan Gum, EDTA, Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Gluconolactone, Trideceth-6, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Erythritol, C11-13 Isoparaffin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Carrageenan, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sorbic Acid, Zinc Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin (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 GlycerinHydrogenated Polydecene is a synthetic emollient. It forms a non-occlusive film on the skin's surface to provide a silky feel without being greasy.
In vivo studies in volunteers with atopic and dry skin showed no irritation or intolerance. The volunteers also saw a positive effect in dryness, scaling, and roughness after 28 days of use.
Concentrations up to 100% in guinea pig tests found it to be non-sensitizing and completely safe for use in cosmetics.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneOryza Sativa Extract comes from the rice grain, Oryza sativa. Rice extract has wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Rice grains contain numerous antioxidants which may help with anti-aging, such as vitamin E. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. Unstable free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and accelerate signs of aging.
A study from 2002 found rice to help increase the rate of wound healing. The same study found an improvement of skin barrier function in the patients after taking rice baths.
Numerous in-vitro studies have found rice water to help decrease sun damage by increasing collagen production and inhibiting the process of tyrosinase.
Long story short- tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production. Our bodies start producing melanin (AKA tanning) when exposed to UV radiation to protect against damage. Rice water is found to partially block this process.
Though more research is needed on rice's ability to help with UV protection, recent studies seem promising.
Wondering why rice is hydrating? The protein in rice have emollient properties. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in, keeping your skin moisturized.
Some rice extract may have mildly-exfoliating properties. These are mainly limited to Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran and Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder.
This rice was first cultivated in China over 10,000 years ago. Many cultures throughout Asia have used rice water on skin and hair for centuries.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa ExtractPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium 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 HyaluronateSodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCASodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid. It is used as an absorber, emollient, and stabilizer.
This ingredient is a super-absorbent polymer - meaning it can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-6 yet.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
