What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPhytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Polyacrylate-13
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPolyisobutene
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPEG-75 Stearate
Butylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingDimethiconol
EmollientCeteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCoptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialAdenosine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingAniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingGold
Cosmetic ColorantDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningCollagen
MoisturisingHyaluronic Acid
HumectantCeramide 3
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientMannitol
HumectantBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningPvp
Emulsion StabilisingAzadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingArtemisia Annua Extract
MaskingSymphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientPearl Extract
AntioxidantPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningHelichrysum Arenarium Extract
AntiseborrhoeicNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
HumectantDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin ConditioningArginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin ConditioningGellan Gum
Propanediol
SolventUsnea Barbata Extract
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentCamellia Japonica Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
AntioxidantPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantAdansonia Digitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Tigrinum Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
AbrasiveAchillea Millefolium Flower Extract
AntioxidantPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientGypsophila Paniculata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentNelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
AntimicrobialRhus Semialata Gall Extract
Skin ConditioningCananga Odorata Flower Extract
PerfumingJasminum Officinale Flower Extract
MaskingDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
AbrasiveBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantFullerenes
AntimicrobialCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantOligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-2
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-11
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningNonapeptide-1
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Niacinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polysorbate 20, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Cetearyl Olivate, Polyacrylate-13, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyisobutene, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PEG-75 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Dimethiconol, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Coptis Japonica Extract, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Gold, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide 3, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Mannitol, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Pvp, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Artemisia Annua Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Lecithin, Royal Jelly Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Pearl Extract, Propolis Extract, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Helichrysum Arenarium Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Honey Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Gellan Gum, Propanediol, Usnea Barbata Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Rhus Semialata Gall Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Fullerenes, Copper Tripeptide-1, Madecassoside, Oligopeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2, Hexapeptide-11, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventEpigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
AntioxidantGallyl Glucoside
AntioxidantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantOxidized Glutathione
EmollientMelanin
Skin ProtectingGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
BufferingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Propyl Gallate
AntioxidantDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Caffeine, Maltodextrin, Glycerin, Propanediol, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Gallyl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Oxidized Glutathione, Melanin, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Propyl Gallate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Benzyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol
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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
Ethylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinHyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
What makes hyaluronic acid so hydrating? It has the capacity to bind or hold large amounts of water.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing.
Hyaluronic acid can be irritating if the molecule has a low-molecular weight, or if the molecules are small.
One study found low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be pro-inflammatory, meaning some people may experience irritation. This is because our bodies use hyaluronic acid in the wound-healing process to signal to our bodies, via irritation, that something needs healing.
The same study found high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be anti-inflammatory.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum