What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract 70.23%
Skin Protecting
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Algin
Masking
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Pullulan
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingThreonine
Phenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Histidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen Extract 70.23%, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Algin, Polysorbate 80, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Pullulan, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Water, Cellulose Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Lysine, Alanine, Arginine, Valine, Isoleucine, Tyrosine, Threonine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77004
Cosmetic ColorantBentonite
Absorbent
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCanola Oil
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Water
MaskingTetrasodium Pyrophosphate
BufferingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cellulose
Absorbent
Glucose
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Canadian Colloidal Clay
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentIllite
Abrasive
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, CI 77004, Bentonite, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Canola Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Water, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Canadian Colloidal Clay, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Zinc PCA, Montmorillonite, Illite, Beta-Carotene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Caffeine, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Limonene, CI 77491, CI 77492
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinMethylpropanediol 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 MethylpropanediolSodium 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 HyaluronateSodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
