What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract
AntimicrobialCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sea Water
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Pearl Extract
Antioxidant
Collagen
Moisturising
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Methicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Dimethicone, Silica, Polyethylene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Benzyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Squalane, Bisabolol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sea Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Panthenol, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Pearl Extract, Collagen, Caprylyl Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oleic Acid, Methicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Behenyl Alcohol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Silica, Adenosine, Xylitylglucoside, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Oleate, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucose
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
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineYou might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineButylene 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 GlycolNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSodium 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
