What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Octanediol
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTropolone
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentCoptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Extensin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Trehalose, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Ceramide AP, Octanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tropolone, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Coptis Japonica Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Copper Tripeptide-1, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Silica
Abrasive
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Collagen Water
Humectant
Milk Protein Extract
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Silica, Glycereth-26, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Collagen Water, Milk Protein Extract, Collagen Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Propolis Extract
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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