What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Disodium EDTA
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract
AstringentPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, Azelaic Acid, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Decyl Glucoside, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
1,2-Butanediol
HumectantAzelaic Acid 5%
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Tricaprin
Masking
Glyceryl Starch
AbsorbentLecithin
Emollient
Eucalyptus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Pei-10
Polyglyceryl-5 Stearate
EmulsifyingSilicon
Abrasive
Sterculia Africana Seed Oil
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Dihexyldecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Lotus Corniculatus Leaf Cell Extract
Skin ProtectingPotassium Phosphate
BufferingBenzotriazole
AntimicrobialNiacinamide Hydroxycitrate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Ethylenediamine Triacetate
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Glycol
Humectant
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningInositol
Humectant
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Phloretin
Antioxidant
1,2-Butanediol, Azelaic Acid 5%, Salicylic Acid, Water, Panthenol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Tricaprin, Glyceryl Starch, Lecithin, Eucalyptus Alba Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Pei-10, Polyglyceryl-5 Stearate, Silicon, Sterculia Africana Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Dihexyldecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Lotus Corniculatus Leaf Cell Extract, Potassium Phosphate, Benzotriazole, Niacinamide Hydroxycitrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tripeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Ethylenediamine Triacetate, Biotin, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9, Glycol, Nonapeptide-1, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Linoleic Acid, Riboflavin, Beta-Carotene, Inositol, Thiamine Hcl, Ferulic Acid, Phloretin
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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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, commonly known as Argireline or Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, is a popular peptide in skincare. Itās often referred to as a āBotox-likeā ingredient because it helps reduce muscle movement.
By relaxing these micro-movements, Argireline may help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. That said, itās not as powerful as Botox, and research on its long-term effectiveness is still limited.
Beyond smoothing, Argireline may also support collagen production. Collagen is the protein that helps keep your skin firm, bouncy, and well-hydrated by strengthening the skin barrier.
So while Argireline isnāt a miracle fix, it can be a helpful addition to a routine focused on both prevention and skin health.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Azelaic acid is a multitasker ingredient that helps treat acne, pigmentation, and irritation. It is a great option for sensitive skin.
What makes azelaic special?
The best thing about azelaic acid is it's gentleness. It's generally well-tolerated and safe to use alongside other actives like niacinamide or salicylic acid.
Unlike AHAs, azelaic acid will not make you photosensitive/sun sensitive.
You can find this ingredient naturally occurring in grains like wheat, rye, and barley. In cosmetics, azelaic acid is typically lab-made, which is more stable and effective.
Learn more about Azelaic AcidGlycerin 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
