What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Tromethamine
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate-13
Parfum
Masking
Polyisobutene
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningSanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
CleansingUncaria Gambir Extract
AstringentPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningFomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingMentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Isoceteth-10
EmulsifyingIsoceteth-25
EmulsifyingPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
BHT
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polysorbate 60, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Tromethamine, Chlorphenesin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate-13, Parfum, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Uncaria Gambir Extract, Polysorbate 20, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Isoceteth-10, Isoceteth-25, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, BHT
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sea Water
HumectantPinus Densiflora Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Polylysine
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantSpiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentFomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Caprylic Acid
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Zinc PCA, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sea Water, Pinus Densiflora Bark Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Propolis Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Polylysine, Capryloyl Glycine, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Dextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Betaine, Trehalose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Caprylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolWe don't have a description for Fomes Officinalis Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Pueraria Lobata Root Extract yet.
This tree is also known as the David Elm. It contains the ingredient bakuchiol.
Other great compounds found in this ingredient include galactose, glucose, and phenolics. The sugar content gives it great skin hydrating properties. Phenolics are potent antioxidants commonly found in fruits and veggies.
A 2020 study found the phenolics of this root to have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Fun fact: This ingredient is used in traditional Asian medicine.
Learn more about Ulmus Davidiana Root ExtractWater. 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
