What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Betaine
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Rosa Multiflora Extract
Antioxidant
Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicDisodium EDTA
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Extract
Skin ConditioningBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Betaine, Trehalose, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Rosa Multiflora Extract, Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Adenosine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Disodium EDTA, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Brassica Campestris Extract, Bakuchiol, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Bioflavonoids, Beta-Glucan, Caprylyl Glycol, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingWater, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Bacillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
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
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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/Capryl Glucoside is an alkyl glucoside. This just means it is creating by reacting alcohol and sugar. It is a cleansing and foaming ingredient.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside helps remove the dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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
