What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Junos Peel Oil
Astringent
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Alpha-Ionol
Perfuming
Bisabolol
Masking
Cetearyl Olivate
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Methylpropanediol
SolventCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glucosylrutin
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Menadione
MaskingPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Glutathione
Artemisia Annua Extract
MaskingLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Arachis Hypogaea Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLinolenic Acid
Cleansing
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Chlorella Minutissima Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingLecithin
Emollient
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-29
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Oligopeptide-32
Antiseborrhoeic
Oligopeptide-6
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-10
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-60
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Citrus Junos Peel Oil, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Alpha-Ionol, Bisabolol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Methylpropanediol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Cetyl Palmitate, Adenosine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glucosylrutin, Sorbitan Palmitate, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Salicylic Acid, Sucrose Palmitate, Citric Acid, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Ectoin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Menadione, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Glutathione, Artemisia Annua Extract, Linoleic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Linolenic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Chlorella Minutissima Extract, Sodium Phosphate, Lecithin, Retinal, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-29, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Oligopeptide-32, Oligopeptide-6, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-10, Sh-Polypeptide-60, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide 10%
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Arbutin 2%
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Lindera Erythrocarpa Extract
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGeranium Thunbergii Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventLaurylpyridinium Chloride
AntimicrobialChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Niacinamide 10%, Butylene Glycol, Arbutin 2%, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lindera Erythrocarpa Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Geranium Thunbergii Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Methylpropanediol, Laurylpyridinium Chloride, Chlorphenesin, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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 GlycolMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideWater. 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 Water
