What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycereth-26
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Algae Extract
Emollient
Isomalt
HumectantLecithin
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingSea Salt
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Salicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Alanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Threonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Alcohol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Algae Extract, Isomalt, Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Carrageenan, Sea Salt, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Beta-Glucan, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Sea Water, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Sorbitol, Serine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Threonine, Proline, Disodium EDTA, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Aroma
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Palmitic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polysorbate 60, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triethanolamine, Propylene Glycol, Myristic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Aroma, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol
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 GlycolCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractSodium 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
