What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Triethanolamine
BufferingCoptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Extensin
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Iris Ensata Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Water, Stearic Acid, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, Butylene Glycol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Trehalose, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Triethanolamine, Coptis Japonica Extract, Adenosine, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Iris Ensata Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMethylpropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningCardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Folic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesteryl Macadamiate
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium PCA
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningGuaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Glycine
Buffering
Glucosamine Hcl
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Glutamine
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Phosphate
BufferingLysine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Citrate
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Methionine
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Citrulline
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
Abrasive
Asparagine
MaskingAspartic Acid
Masking
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Calcium Chloride
AstringentTaurine
BufferingTyrosine
MaskingThreonine
Tryptophan
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Formic Acid
Preservative
Proline
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Histidine
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyquaternium-51, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Fructooligosaccharides, Butylene Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Saccharide Isomerate, Octyldodecanol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Xylitylglucoside, Raffinose, Anhydroxylitol, Folic Acid, Ceramide NP, Xylitol, Cholesterol, Glucose, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Sucrose Stearate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Stearic Acid, Cholesteryl Macadamiate, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Magnesium PCA, Copper Tripeptide-1, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Guaiazulene, Glycine, Glucosamine Hcl, Glutamic Acid, Glutamine, Dipotassium Phosphate, Lysine, Leucine, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Chloride, Methionine, Valine, Serine, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sucrose, Cysteine, Citrulline, Sea Salt, Asparagine, Aspartic Acid, Isoleucine, Alanine, Arginine, Calcium Chloride, Taurine, Tyrosine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Phenylalanine, Formic Acid, Proline, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Histidine, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanButylene 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 GlycolCopper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) is a skin repairing ingredient known for its ability to boost collagen, improve firmness, and support skin regeneration.
It is a complex made up of a naturally occurring peptide (glycine-histidine-lysine) and copper, an essential trace element.
While studying wound healing, researchers noticed GHK-Cu stimulated hair follicle enlargement and growth by keeping hair in its active growth phase longer. This has made it a promising ingredient for hair regrowth treatments.
Some people have reported increased facial hair. While GHK-Cu can make your hair follicles bigger, it usually doesn’t turn soft, barely-visible facial hairs into thick, dark ones.
Anecdotal reports suggest that overusing copper peptides might lead to premature aging due to excess free copper or enzyme imbalances. This claim isn’t backed by large-scale studies.
Unfortunately, there are limited human studies for this ingredient. While early results are promising, many studies are either small, in-vitro, or not rigorously controlled.
For example, there is a 1998 study that explored the effects of copper tripeptide, vitamin C, tretinoin, and melatonin on skin repair and collagen synthesis.
After one month, increased procollagen production was seen in 7 out of 10 participants using copper tripeptide (more than those using vitamin C, melatonin, or tretinoin.
While the study was exploratory, it offers early evidence that copper tripeptide may support collagen production. Larger, well-designed trials are still needed to confirm its potential and understand individual responses.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Copper Tripeptide-1Glycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin) yet.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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!
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