What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Bambusa Arundinacea Juice
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDiphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingParfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantBambusa Vulgaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Arundinacea Juice, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Panthenol, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Flower Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Callus Culture Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Biotin, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-59
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Withania Somnifera Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Tenuiflorum Extract
Skin ConditioningRhodiola Rosea Extract
EmollientLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Pentapeptide-59, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Glycerin, Withania Somnifera Extract, Ocimum Tenuiflorum Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Extract, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
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
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 Hyaluronate
