What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientC12-14 Alketh-12
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Isododecane
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningCollagen
Moisturising
Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract
AstringentSodium DNA
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil
Masking
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Milk Protein Extract
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Water, Niacinamide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), C12-14 Alketh-12, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Isododecane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Cyanocobalamin, Collagen, Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract, Sodium DNA, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Collagen Extract, Xanthan Gum, Retinol, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Serine, Milk Protein Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Collagen Water
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
C12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Zea Mays Kernel Extract
Fructan
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Reviews
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 WaterWe don't have a description for C12-14 Alketh-12 yet.
