What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientJojoba Esters
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientC10-18 Triglycerides
EmollientRetinol
Skin ConditioningHydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningNarcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
AstringentOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
MaskingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
HumectantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
PEG-40 Stearate
EmulsifyingPolyisobutene
Cetearyl Alcohol
EmollientDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
EmollientDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-20
CleansingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycereth-26, Dimethicone, Jojoba Esters, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Retinol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Oligopeptide-1, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Bisabolol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Adenosine, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysilicone-11, Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, PEG-40 Stearate, Polyisobutene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Dimethiconol, Decyl Glucoside, Pentylene Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientGlycereth-26
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Dna
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglycerin-3
HumectantSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMilt Extract
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientUbiquinone
AntioxidantOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantSalmon Egg Extract
Atelocollagen
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Dna, Butylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Milt Extract, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Adenosine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ubiquinone, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Salmon Egg Extract, Atelocollagen
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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.
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 AdenosineButylene 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.
It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.
Learn more about Glycereth-26Glycerin 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 GlycerinPolyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.
It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.
Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.
Learn more about PolyisobuteneWater. 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