What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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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
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate
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 ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Trehalose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylcellulose
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Methylpropanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium PCA, Squalane, Isostearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Ethylcellulose, Propanediol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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
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 BetaineButylene 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 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 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
