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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Adenosine, Beta-Glucan, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingMyrtus Communis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Lythrum Salicaria Extract
AstringentLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningNarcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
Astringent
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
CI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantAcid Green 1
Water, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopherol, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Lythrum Salicaria Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trehalose, Caprylyl Glycol, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, 1,2-Hexanediol, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Linalool, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, CI 60725, Acid Green 1
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
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, commonly known as Argireline or Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, is a popular peptide in skincare. It’s often referred to as a “Botox-like” ingredient because it helps reduce muscle movement.
By relaxing these micro-movements, Argireline may help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. That said, it’s not as powerful as Botox, and research on its long-term effectiveness is still limited.
Beyond smoothing, Argireline may also support collagen production. Collagen is the protein that helps keep your skin firm, bouncy, and well-hydrated by strengthening the skin barrier.
So while Argireline isn’t a miracle fix, it can be a helpful addition to a routine focused on both prevention and skin health.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Butylene 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, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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!
Learn more about Water
