What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Carrageenan
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Chloride
Gellan Gum
Propanediol
Solvent
Sucrose
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantLactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Extensin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Carrageenan, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Allantoin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Chloride, Gellan Gum, Propanediol, Sucrose, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Extensin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pullulan
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingAlgin
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Pectin
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSucrose
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Acetylphytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pullulan, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Algin, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polysorbate 80, Pectin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sucrose, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cellulose Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polysorbate 60, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Tocopherol, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP, Acetylphytosphingosine, Tripeptide-1, Phytosphingosine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Sodium Dna
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 GlycolCellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateSucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about SucroseWater. 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
