What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
C15-19 Alkane
SolventColloidal Oatmeal
Absorbent
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Tetrapeptide-30
Skin Conditioning
Tetrapeptide-21
Skin Conditioning
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Silk, Glycerin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Beta-Glucan, C15-19 Alkane, Colloidal Oatmeal, Hyaluronic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Polyglycerin-6, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Phytosphingosine, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate, Ascorbic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Cholesterol, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Tetrapeptide-30, Tetrapeptide-21, Resveratrol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-48
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Propanediol
Solvent
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-18
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52
Skin Conditioning
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
Skin ConditioningDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclotetrapeptide-24 Aminocyclohexane Carboxylate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Lactate
BufferingPolyvinyl Alcohol
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentLecithin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Pentapeptide-48, Niacinamide, Maltodextrin, Propanediol, Fructooligosaccharides, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-18, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Cyclotetrapeptide-24 Aminocyclohexane Carboxylate, Panthenol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium Lactate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Alcohol Denat., Ectoin, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerGlycerin (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 GlycerinThis ingredient is a synthetic lipopeptide that is often paired with its sibling, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate, in a trade blend called Syn-Tacks.
The combination of the two peptides target the dermal-epidermal junction (DEJ), or the mesh that connects your epidermis to your dermis. Your DEJ naturally thins with age and exposure.
Despite the "dipeptide" in the INCI name, it's actually a tetrapeptide hooked to a palmitic acid tail. This helps it slip past the skin barrier and stay stable in formula.
According to manufacturer in vitro and in vivo data, the Syn-Tacks blend stimulates key DEJ proteins including Laminin-5, Collagens IV, VII, and XVII, and Integrin β4. Improvements in firmness, elasticity, and suppleness were after about two months of use.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl HydroxythreonineThis synthetic peptide is created from lysine, valine, and palmitic acid.
According to the manufacturer, in-vitro studies show tissue growth and collagen synthesis. Another in-vivo study found 60 volunteers saw a significant reduction in wrinkles after 84 days.
Due to its palmitic acid base, this peptide may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolWater. 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
