What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Chloride
AstringentGlycine Soja Phytoplacenta Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingCardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientC13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Sh-Heptapeptide-12 Sp
Skin Conditioning
Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPhenylpropanol
Masking
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Water, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Calcium Chloride, Glycine Soja Phytoplacenta Extract, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Laureth-7, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Glucose, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Sh-Heptapeptide-12 Sp, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Phenylpropanol, Polyvinyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningBis-Capryloyloxypalmitamido Isopropanol
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Mannitol
Humectant
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Lactobacillus Extracellular Vesicles
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide
HumectantWater, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Methylpropanediol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Dna, Glutathione, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Bis-Capryloyloxypalmitamido Isopropanol, Ceramide NP, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mannitol, Beta-Sitosterol, Lactobacillus Extracellular Vesicles, Phytosterols, Glycine Soja Sterols, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Arginine, Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycolSodium 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
