What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Didecyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Deschampsia Antarctica Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolysilicone-11
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Dibutyl Adipate, Pentylene Glycol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Tocopheryl Acetate, Deschampsia Antarctica Leaf Extract, Ferulic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Zea Mays Starch, Maltodextrin, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polysilicone-11, Decyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ferulic Acid is a plant based antioxidant that can be naturally found in the cell walls of grains like rice, oats, and corn. It has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and has the ability to boost the performance of other antioxidants as well.
A well-known study found that adding Ferulic Acid to a solution of Vitamins C and E doubled the photoprotection of skin. This is why you'll often see it paired with Vitamin C or Vitamin E serums rather than sold on its own.
A 2025 review of 18 human studies found that using Ferulic Acid (0.5-1%) daily for one to three months showed improvements in:
As far as allergies go, Ferulic acid is generally well-tolerated but can cause an allergic reaction in very rare cases. It's also worth noting that Ferulic acid is often extracted from plant sources like rice bran or wheat bran, so be sure to path test if you have known grain allergies.
Outside of skincare, researchers are also looking into Ferulic Acid for its potential benefits in areas like diabetes, Alzheimer's, and heart health.
Learn more about Ferulic 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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