What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Yeast Amino Acids
HumectantTrehalose
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Glycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Extract
CleansingPassiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAgave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Maltose
MaskingLecithin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
BHT
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingBHA
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Glycine Soja Extract, Prunus Persica Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, Maltose, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitan Caprylate, Polysorbate 20, Glycine Soja Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, BHT, Citric Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, BHA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Carrageenan
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthyl Hexanediol
SolventHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract
TonicCalcium Chloride
AstringentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Chloride
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Sucrose
Humectant
Calcium Lactate
AstringentDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Carrageenan, Butylene Glycol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract, Soluble Collagen, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Retinol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Hexylene Glycol, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract, Calcium Chloride, Allantoin, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chlorphenesin, Mica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Sucrose, Calcium Lactate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Arginine, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77492, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, CI 77491, Parfum
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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.
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Retinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.
Why is retinol famous?
It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.
Retinol is proven to:
This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).
Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.
Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.
Read about Tretinoin
Learn more about RetinolSodium 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
