What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Carrageenan
Citric Acid
Buffering
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningPullulan
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSea Silt Extract
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Maltodextrin, Pentylene Glycol, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Carnosine, Carrageenan, Citric Acid, Copper Gluconate, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Ergothioneine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lactobacillus Ferment, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Magnesium Aspartate, Pullulan, Sclerotium Gum, Sea Silt Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Yeast Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Diglycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sea Silt Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Calanthe Discolor Extract
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCarnosine
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Trehalose
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Diglycerin, Niacinamide, Sea Silt Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Calanthe Discolor Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Carnosine, Cetearyl Olivate, Citric Acid, Copper Gluconate, Gluconolactone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Magnesium Aspartate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polysorbate 20, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitan Olivate, Trehalose, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Gluconate, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene 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 GlycolCarnosine is a dipeptide made from two amino acids.
This ingredient helps:
Glycation is the process of sugars binding to and damaging proteins. Too much sugar in our skin can lead to damaged collagen, contributing to factors of aging.
Carnosine is water-soluble and is not able to travel deeper layers of skin. This leads to some doubt about whether it can boost collagen in skin, since collagen is located in the deeper layers of skin.
Fun fact: Carnosine can be naturally found in our muscles and brain.
Learn more about CarnosineCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidThis ingredient is a copper salt known for its wound healing properties.
Our bodies use copper to help stabilize our skin's collagen and elastin. Its also an essential for superoxide dismutase, an enzyme with strong antioxidant properties.
Copper has wound healing properties due to its role in creating new blood vessels and tissue repair.
Learn more about Copper GluconateGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract is an antioxidant.
We don't have a description for Magnesium Aspartate yet.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol 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 PropanediolWe don't have a description for Sea Silt Extract yet.
Water. 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 GumZinc gluconate has antibacterial and wound healing properties. It is particularly effective against fighting inflammatory acne.
This ingredient is the zinc salt of the PHA gluconic acid. PHAs are gentle cousins to AHAs.
