What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantBetaine
HumectantS-Arachidonoyl/Linolenoyl/Linoleoyl Glutathione
AntioxidantAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-1
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-9
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-11
Allantoin
Skin ConditioningBacillus
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantLecithin
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Tropolone
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, S-Arachidonoyl/Linolenoyl/Linoleoyl Glutathione, Acetyl Glutamine, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Allantoin, Bacillus, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Tropolone, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningVincetoxicum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMonascus Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningBacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSuccinic Acid
BufferingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlucose
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
HumectantFructose
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantOligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningHydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
AntioxidantRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Monascus Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Succinic Acid, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Glucose, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Oligopeptide-1, Niacinamide, Folic Acid, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, Thiamine Hcl, Cyanocobalamin, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Riboflavin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
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 GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water