What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Acer Mono Sap
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientHexyl Laurate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Nylon-12
Betaine
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingArachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Zea Mays Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Flour Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fructan
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAloe Arborescens Leaf Extract
MoisturisingHydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Extract
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLuffa Cylindrica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract
AstringentBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingPropylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Isobutylparaben
Antimicrobial
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Acer Mono Sap, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hexyl Laurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 60, Nylon-12, Betaine, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Alcohol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Silica, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Stearic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Trideceth-6, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Paraffinum Liquidum, Parfum, Zea Mays Germ Extract, Triticum Vulgare Flour Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Panthenol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Fructan, Carbomer, Aloe Arborescens Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Extract, Propylene Glycol, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit Extract, Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Honey Extract
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRaphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Water, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Glycerin, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium EDTA, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Honey Extract, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Dextrin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
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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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinSodium 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 HyaluronateTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. 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.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
