What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide 10%
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycereth-26
Humectant
C12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Calcium Chloride
AstringentSalicylic Acid
Masking
Gellan Gum
Honokiol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingGlucose
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Panax Ginseng Adventitious Root Extracellular Vesicles
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentLecithin
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Brassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientGlycine
Buffering
Cholesterol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide 10%, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycereth-26, C12-14 Alketh-12, Polysorbate 20, Calcium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Gellan Gum, Honokiol, Panthenol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Citrate, Glucose, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Panax Ginseng Adventitious Root Extracellular Vesicles, Dextrin, Lecithin, Silica, Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles, Ethylhexylglycerin, Retinol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Glycine, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Tocopherol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGuaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Squalane, Glycerin, Propanediol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Chloride, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Retinol, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ethylhexylglycerin, Guaiazulene, Dimethyl Isosorbide, CI 60730
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolRetinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.
Why is retinol famous?
It has the most scientific studies backing up its skin benefits out of all the non-prescription ingredients.
Retinol is proven to:
This is why retinol is effective at removing wrinkles, fading dark spots, treating acne, and reducing the appearance of pores.
Studies show retinol is less effective when exposed to UV. Be sure to look for appropriate packaging to keep your retinol potent (similar to Vitamin C).
Using retinol or any retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few months. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.
We recommend speaking with a medical professional about using this ingredient during pregnancy.
Retinol may cause irritation in some people, so be sure to patch test. Experts recommend 'ramping up' retinol use: start using this ingredient once a week and work up to using it daily.
Read about Tretinoin
Learn more about RetinolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
