What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Betaine
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
PCA
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Adenosine, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, PCA, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phytosphingosine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Threonine, Proline, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventTriethyl Citrate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
C12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Mentha Aquatica Extract
TonicOpuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Yeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialWater, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Triethyl Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glucose, C12-14 Alketh-12, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Octyldodeceth-16, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Mentha Aquatica Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Yeast Ferment Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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
