What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Gellan Gum
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientAnemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Algae Extract
EmollientMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentSophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Thuja Orientalis Extract
AntimicrobialScutellaria Baicalensis Extract
AntimicrobialTaraxacum Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-16
Skin Protecting
Polylactic Acid
Abrasive
C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7
EmulsifyingOriganum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Chondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Agar
MaskingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Coceth-7
EmulsifyingPPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Niacinamide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Pullulan, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Glycol, Gellan Gum, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Algae Extract, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Callus Culture Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Thuja Orientalis Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Adenosine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-3, Sh-Polypeptide-16, Polylactic Acid, C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7, Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Carbomer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Agar, Titanium Dioxide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Mica, CI 77491, Tin Oxide, Coceth-7, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Extract
MaskingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Voandzeia Subterranea Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRhodiola Crenulata Root Extract
EmollientRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Poloxamer 407
EmulsifyingDimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
PEG-6
HumectantPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingBiosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Voandzeia Subterranea Seed Extract, Rhodiola Crenulata Root Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Poloxamer 407, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-6, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Biosaccharide Gum-2, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Caramel, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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.
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 GlycolGlycerin (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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium 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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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