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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingBetaine
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
EmollientIsopentyldiol
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientHoney Extract
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningXylitol
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientJuglans Regia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientLactic Acid
BufferingArginine
MaskingAspartic Acid
MaskingPCA
HumectantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGluconic Acid
Glycine
BufferingAlanine
MaskingMusa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTuber Melanosporum Extract
HumectantPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Serine
MaskingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingValine
MaskingPropanediol
SolventAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningTuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
MaskingHistidine
HumectantPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantStreptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Parfum
MaskingWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Xanthan Gum, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Isopentyldiol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Honey Extract, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Gluconolactone, Allantoin, Xylitol, Trehalose, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Juglans Regia Seed Oil, Squalane, Lactic Acid, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Gluconic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Tuber Melanosporum Extract, Propolis Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Serine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Valine, Propanediol, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Isoleucine, Threonine, Proline, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phospholipids, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Glutathione, Hyaluronic Acid, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Cholesterol, Beta-Glucan, Tocopheryl Acetate, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosterols, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
MaskingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitol
HumectantSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
MaskingCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Oil
MaskingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingXylitylglucoside
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantPolyglyceryl-2 Oleate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantDiphenyl Dimethicone
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingTromethamine
BufferingTocopherol
AntioxidantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlucose
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Triethyl Citrate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Xylitol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Xylitylglucoside, Panthenol, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Glycerin, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Tromethamine, Tocopherol, Anhydroxylitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glucose, Ceramide NP, Carbomer
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCeramide NP is a type of ceramide and formally known as ceramide 3.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Panthenol 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 WaterXylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about Xylitol